NHTSA recall record

Santa Fe starter motor recall — NHTSA campaign 25V659000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be…

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25V659000official record ID
Oct 2, 2025report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record25V659000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmHyundai Motor America
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Report dateOct 2, 2025
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

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.

Potential consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy described by NHTSA

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.

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