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Hyundai Santa Fe 2024-2025 Starter Motor Recall

2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Updated October 2, 2025

Hyundai is recalling certain 2024 to 2025 Santa Fe vehicles because the positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may not be properly installed. If the cover is loose or misaligned, a crash could cause an electrical short and start a fire.

Is the Hyundai Motor America recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on October 2, 2025. Details below.

What is recalled

2024 and 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. Hyundai's internal recall number is 285. Affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call Hyundai to confirm your vehicle is included.

Am I affected

You're affected if you own a 2024 or 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. Look up your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN, found on your dashboard near the windshield or on your registration) at NHTSA.gov to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V659000 (Hyundai recall number 285).

What to do right now

Take your vehicle to a Hyundai dealer. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, reinstall the starter motor terminal cover at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting October 22, 2025. To schedule service or ask questions, call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Contact: Hyundai Motor America

The hazard

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Brands affected

Hyundai Motor America
Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-25V659000
Recalled
October 2, 2025
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