Electrical system: starter assemblyRecall 25V-659 · 2024–2025 Hyundai Santa FE
Hyundai Motor America recall 25V-659 covers 135,386 2024–2025 Hyundai Santa FE for a electrical system: starter assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V659000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 666 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 28, 2023 to July 7, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.