The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V531000·Announced 2025-07-07

2023 Kia Sportage Oil Pump Controller Fire Risk Recall

Kia is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Seltos, and Soul vehicles due to an electronic oil pump controller that may overheat and increase the risk of vehicle fire. Owners should park outside until the recall repair is completed.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall presents a risk of vehicle fire due to oil pump controller overheat, but no fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported. This matches the rubric criterion of 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported,' placing it in the High category.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Sportage and Soul vehicles, along with 2023-2024 Seltos models, due to a defect in the electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly. The controller may contain damaged electrical components that cause the pump to overheat.

An overheating oil pump increases the risk of vehicle fire. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair is completed.

Dealers will inspect the electric oil pump controller and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 28, 2023. For service, owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
2023 KIA SPORTAGE
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain / Oil Pump
Hazard
  • fire
  • oil-pump-overheat
Affected units
39,765

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • SPORTAGE
  • SELTOS
  • SOUL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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