Hyundai Motor America 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

NHTSA recall 25V659000 · component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · reported 2025-10-02 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗

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.

Key facts

Campaign number
25V659000
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Make
HYUNDAI
Model
SANTA FE
Model year
2025
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Reported
2025-10-02