Recall
Hyundai Santa Fe — 25V659000
NHTSA ID
25V659000
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa Fe
Years Affected
2024
Recall Date
2025-10-02
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
135,386
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
285
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.