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2023 KIA Sportage POWER TRAIN Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #23V531000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Free Fix
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.
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Other KIA Sportage 2023 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other KIA Sportage Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
2 recalls
2000
4 recalls

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2014 FORD Fusion
36 POWER TRAIN recalls
2021 FORD Explorer
30 POWER TRAIN recalls
2022 FORD Explorer
30 POWER TRAIN recalls
2013 FORD Fusion
30 POWER TRAIN recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 KIA Sportage safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP recall for the 2023 KIA Sportage? (Campaign #23V531000)

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