NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 25V659000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Published October 3, 2025 · Recall initiated: October 2, 2025
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SANTA FE
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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