2025 Hyundai Palisade Recalled for Oil Pump-Related Fire Risk

by Chris Teague

Published: May 8th, 2025

2025 hyundai palisade recalled for oil pump related fire risk

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade has been generally well-reviewed, earning strong marks for a nice interior and generous standard features, but the automaker is recalling a handful of the popular SUVs for a potentially serious issue. Hyundai recently recalled 620 Palisades from the 2025 model year for a problem that could cause an electrical short and fire.

Recall documentation states that the electric oil pumps (EOP) in some 2025 Palisades may not have sufficient sealing on their controller housing due to damaged production line tooling. If broken, the seal could let moisture enter the controller circuit board, causing a short and increasing the fire risk. Hyundai said tooling used to seal the EOP controller housing had a damaged spring that prevented proper sealing.

While this sounds serious, the problem only affects a handful of the almost 37,000 Palisades Hyundai has sold so far this year. Additionally, the automaker said it is unaware of any crashes, fires, or property damage related to the issue, but owners are still advised not to ignore the recall.

Owners can continue to drive their Palisades, but the automaker recommends parking them outside and away from any structures. Owners will be notified by mail soon and will receive a free diagnostic and repair if necessary. Dealers will replace the EOP controller with one that offers adequate sealing.

[Images: Hyundai]

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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SCE to AUX on May 09, 2025

Only 620 cars... This is why you do lot control, and it seems to have worked in this case.

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El scotto on May 09, 2025

Oiling and Pumping? Bd2 is pondering if this is some sort of physical test.

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- Bd2 on May 09, 2025
  
  Yes I am, headed to the Hyundai dealership Nexus right now.
  
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- Lloyd Bonified on May 09, 2025
  
  Pics or it didn't happen. Watch out for Diddy though.
  
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