Vehicle recall 25V659000 · October 2, 2025
2024-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V659000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 2025
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 285
- Owner notification
- October 22, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 135,386
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
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