NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America - Fire Risk from Improper Starter Motor Wiring
Published: October 2, 2025Recall ID: 25V659000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Fire Risk from Improper Starter Motor Wiring
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fire Risk from Improper Starter Motor Wiring |
| Nhtsa id | 25V659000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V659000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 79.32 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 285 |
| Potentially affected | 135386 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |