2024–2025 Hyundai Santa FE: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V659000 · 135K units potentially affected · filed Oct 2, 2025
What's 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.
Why it matters
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 1-855-371-9460. 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
- Manufacturer no.
- 285
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 135,386
- Report received
- Oct 2, 2025
- Owner letters
- Oct 22, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Santa FE 2024, 2025