Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles.

August 2023

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V526000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 52,008

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

Remedy

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 25, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 246.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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