NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024–2025 Hyundai Santa FE recall: Fire Risk from Improper Starter Motor Wiring
- Recall number
- 25V659000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 135386
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Santa FE | 2024–2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
285
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V659000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.