NHTSA Campaign 25V659000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Oct 2, 2025 · 135,386 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.

Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2024 135,386
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2025 135,386

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V659000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.