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CriticalCampaign #23V526000Engine / Powertrain

2023–2024 Hyundai Tucson Recall: POWER TRAIN

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2023–2024 Hyundai Tucson
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Vehicle engine bay — representative photo for NHTSA engine/powertrain recall
A vehicle engine bay (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2023–2024 Hyundai Tucson
  • 2023 Hyundai Elantra
  • 2023 Hyundai Kona
  • 2023–2024 Hyundai Palisade
  • 2023 Hyundai Sonata

Recall Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 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.

Consequence

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

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 were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a safety recall for the 2023–2024 Hyundai Tucson, reported on July 27, 2023. The recall involves power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. NHTSA lists this recall under its "Park Outside" advisory: Hyundai Motor America is telling owners to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, because the vehicle can catch fire while parked. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer for service. Hyundai Motor America will provide the repair free of charge. Check your vehicle's VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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