620 Unit Hyundai Palisade 2025 Withdrawn, There Is Potential Fire Risk Urged To Park Outside

Hyundai Palisade 2025. (Doc. Hyundai Motor Group)

JAKARTA - Unpleasant news came from South Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai. A total of 620 units of the 2025 model Palisaade SUV were withdrawn in the United States (US) due to the potential risk of a fire originating from an electric oil pump that was not tightly sealed.

According to the company's official announcement, water leaks can cause a short circuit in electric oil pump controllers, which could potentially cause fire hazards. Hyundai also advised preventive measures, where affected vehicle owners are advised to park their cars outdoors until repairs are carried out.

Although the recall could range from small issues such as stickers lost to serious problems in vital components, Hyundai acted quickly in identifying the potential risk of these fires before developing into larger safety concerns.

Launching Carscoops, Thursday, May 8, the focus of this recall lies in an electric oil pump. Hyundai revealed that they received information about this issue from one of the suppliers on March 21, 2025. Only four days later, they managed to identify a series of suspected problematic components. Allegedly, damage to the production equipment, especially the spring in the assembly line, became the cause of the PCB protective seal at the electric oil pump being imperfect.

If water manages to enter the area due to a broken seal, the potential for a short circuit and even a fire is a real threat. Hyundai said that the owner may smell a burning or melting odor, and there may be an indicator of malfunction in the dashboard. Fortunately, until now there have been no reports of this incident in the field or in the dealer.

"Owners can continue to drive this vehicle; however, Hyundai recommends parking their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until the recall repairs are completed," Hyundai's message and appeal in its official submission to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

The repair solution offered is to replace the electric oil pump control unit with a new unit whose seal is guaranteed.

Interestingly, information regarding this recall was submitted more than a month before official notification to some owners and dealers. Hyundai plans to notify customers via mail and dealer via email no later than July 4, 2025.