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Hyundai recall — Starter Assembly
NHTSA · October 2, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V659000 (Hyundai), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 135,386.
- Component: Starter Assembly.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Hyundai Motor America
- Source ID
- 25V659000
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.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Santa Fe | 2024 |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe | 2025 |
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