Filed by Hyundai Motor America on October 2, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: starter assembly
NHTSA campaign 25V659000 · reported October 2, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 135,386 vehicles potentially affected
- 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.
- 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 1-855-371-9460. 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.