Fire Risk NHTSA · 23V531000 Reported July 31, 2023

Electric oil pump assembly may cause fire

Kia America, Inc. · Power Train · 39,765 vehicles potentially affected

🔥 Fire Risk When Parked: Park outside and away from structures until this recall is repaired.
NHTSA ID
23V531000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC275
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
39,765
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 31, 2023
Completion Rate
83.10

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 soul, sportage, and 2023-2024 seltos vehicles. the electronic controller for the idle stop & go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.

Safety Consequence

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 28, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc275.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V531000 or campaign SC275.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V531000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V531000?

NHTSA recall 23V531000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on July 31, 2023. It addresses: Electric oil pump assembly may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 39,765 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V531000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC275. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Why is this recall flagged for fire risk?

This recall has been classified as having a fire risk when parked. NHTSA generally advises affected owners to park outside, away from structures and other vehicles, until the defect is repaired.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.