2024–2025 Hyundai Santa FE Recall: B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly…
NHTSA campaign 25V659000 · Electrical System · filed Oct 2, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V659000 (manufacturer number 285). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.