NHTSARecalled Oct 2, 2025 · #25V659000
Fire Risk from Improper Starter Motor Wiring
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Fire Risk from Improper Starter Motor Wiring
- 2024-2025 Santa Fe
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should 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.