Recall 25V-659
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2024 to 2025 Hyundai Santa FE: Electrical system (starter assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-659
- Reported
- October 2, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 135,386 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[removed]. 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.
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Santa FE 2024 to 2025