Tens of thousands of Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been recalled due to the same problem: an electric oil pump that may catch fire. Hyundai Motor Group is the parent company of both brands.
According to recall notices from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 90,000 vehicles are impacted by the recalls.
These include 52,008 Hyundai vehicles and 39,765 Kia vehicles.
Impacted Hyundai models are the: 2023 Elantra, Kona, Sonata and Tucson, as well as the 2023-2024 Palisade. Impacted Kia vehicles include the 2023 Sportage and Soul, as well as 2023 and 2024 Seltos.
In all cases, an electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly “may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat,” which increases the risk of vehicle fire. Warning indications are smoke from the vehicle’s underbody, a burning or melting odor and illumination of Malfunction Indicator Light.
Per the Hyundai recall notice, owners can continue driving their vehicles. Once contacted via first class mail, owners should bring their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer for an inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the electric oil pump controller, if necessary.
“This remedy will be offered at no cost to owners for all affected vehicles, regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still covered under Hyundai’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,” said the notice. “Additionally, Hyundai will provide owners of affected vehicles reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain a remedy for the recall condition.”
Kia owners will also be contacted by mail to have the oil pump controller inspected.
Per the recall notice “Kia will instruct dealers to inspect the electric oil pump assembly, and if necessary, replace the electric oil pump controller with a new one,” and Kia will reimburse owners for their repair expenses. It also said “Myunghwa discontinued the use of the affected electric oil pump controller in its production,” as of this March.
Owners of any of the vehicles listed in these recalls are advised to park outside and away from structures until recall repairs are complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge.
Owner notification letters for Hyundai owners are expected to be mailed Sept. 25 and owners of Kia vehicles are expected to be contacted Sept.
28.
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