Hyundai recalls certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles due to a risk of fire from improper starter motor terminal installation. Dealers will inspect and reinstall the cover free of charge.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Hyundai is recalling specific 2024-2025 Santa Fe models because a starter motor terminal cover might be improperly installed, causing an electrical short that could lead to fire. This issue affects vehicles that were manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
The starter motor terminal cover may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash. This short circuit increases the risk of fire, especially in situations where the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Owners of 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles are affected. Drivers who have recently purchased these vehicles or are planning to buy them should check if their car is included in the recall.
Check if your vehicle is a 2024 or 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The recall covers vehicles with specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov starting October 4, 2025.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover if necessary at no cost.
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.
Yes, if your vehicle was manufactured in 2024 or 2025 and has a specific VIN that became searchable on NHTSA.gov starting October 4, 2025.
Check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting October 4, 2025, or contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
No, the fix involves inspecting and reinstalling the starter motor terminal cover, which is done by dealers at no cost and should not affect your vehicle's operation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V659000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 25V659000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
