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NHTSA 25V659000 United States

Hyundai Santa Fe recall: Electrical System:starter Assembly

Official safety recall 25V659000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign25V659000
ComponentElectrical System:starter Assembly
Report date2025-10-03
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Hyundai Santa Fe2024United States
Hyundai Santa Fe2025United States

The 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.

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

The official 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.