NHTSA recall 25V-659: Electrical System

Hyundai Motor America · Reported October 3, 2025 · 2 affected model years

Electrical System recall

25V-659
October 3, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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 number25V659000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateOctober 3, 2025
ComponentElectrical System:Starter Assembly
Fixed over the airNo
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