Active Safety RecallKia SC275NHTSA 23V-531Park Outside
Kia Soul Drivetrain Recall Drivetrain Recall · 2023–2024
Kia has issued 1 drivetrain safety recall covering certain 2023–2024 Soul vehicles. 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. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 23V-531Seltos, Soul, Sportage · 2023–2024
Park OutsideAdvisory on this campaign
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2023–2024 Soul
Model years 2023–2024 are covered by these campaigns. Other Soul model years are not part of this recall — see the Soul recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 23V-531 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this drivetrain issue on Soul. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Park outside or don’t drive
Kia advises Park Outside until repaired to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 23V-531 (Kia SC275)31/07/2023
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Pump
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.
The risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The 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.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 23V-531 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC275 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Drivetrain Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Soul before the drivetrain recall repair?⌄
Kia advises parking outside (away from structures) until repaired for at least one of these campaigns (23V-531). Schedule the free repair as soon as possible.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2023–2024 Kia Soul vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 23V-531). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Soul. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 23V-531 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 23V-531.