Major car dealer issues urgent recall over risk of oil pump fire… is YOUR vehicle impacted?
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A top-selling car brand has issued a recall over a potential fire risk.
Hyundai is recalling 620 units of its 2025 Palisade SUV due to a defect that could lead to an engine fire.
The issue stems from an insufficient seal on the controller for the vehicle’s electric oil pump, which may let moisture seep into the electronics and short the system.
Hyundai said a supplier is at fault for the issue. A machine with a faulty spring produced the seals for the 620 cars.
The recall, which the company announced on May 5, is precautionary. Hyundai said it has not received any reports of fires from Palisade owners.
Owners can still drive their cars and will receive a recall notice in the mail after July 4.
As a preventive measure, the company is advising impacted Palisade owners to park their SUVs away from buildings until they can get their free repair.
Hyundai didn’t specify how long it will take for the company to supply parts for the issue.
Hyundai is recalling 620 of the popular three-row Palisade SUV
‘In the event of a safety-related defect in one of our vehicles, Hyundai acts swiftly and efficiently to recall and fix the problem at no cost to affected customers,’ a company spokesperson told DailyMail.com.
The Palisade has been an important part of Hyundai’s North America rebrand.
Hyundai, which initially entered the US market with low-cost, cheap-to-make vehicles, has leaned into luxury offerings like the Palisade.
The three-row SUV, which major review publications compared to mid-tier offerings like the Toyota Highlander and the Ford Explorer, sold 110,055 units last year.
Hyundai has reported selling 36,737 copies so far this year. That puts it on pace for a 7 percent increase in the full year.
Customers have responded to the car’s lush interior and simple, boxy design.
But the company is planning a reboot in 2026 that will bring even more daring body lines to the vehicle.
The next iteration of the Palisade, which debuted for the US market at this year’s New York International Auto Show, has stacked LED headlights and a silver, angled accent in the rear pillar that is reminiscent of some Land Rover models.
The Palisade is one of the cars Hyundai has introduced to increase its luxe-level offerings
José Muñoz, Hyundai’s CEO, recently revealed a newly designed Palisade SUV
The Palisade is getting a major refresh for the 2026 model year
Hyundai’s older products came to market as cheaper alternatives to American-made vehicles
The company has also redone the designs on the Santa Fe, Tucson, and Ioniq 6 to up the brand’s luxury appeal across the lineup.
The Korean manufacturer has been making moves for several years that might insulate some of its lineup from the huge impacts of President Donald Trump’s sweeping 25 percent automotive tariffs.
Hyundai built a multi-billion-dollar megaplant in Georgia that is set to produce the Ioniq series of electric cars.
The company initially launched plans to build the factory in 2017.
Recently, Hyundai announced further investment in US manufacturing for its EV line.
Now, the company is working to build more battery and steel capacity to supply to its new Georgia plant.
President Trump has touted Hyundai’s investment as a policy win for his administration several times.
