The starter motor in your Santa Fe is the part that gets your engine started. In some 2024-2025 models, the protective cover on the starter motor might not be properly attached, which could lead to a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If a short circuit happens during a crash, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will check and reattach the starter motor terminal cover if it's not already secure – all at no cost to you. You can confirm the repair availability with your dealer now, as you've already received notification letters on October 22, 2025.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
The switch knob for your Santa Fe's overhead console rear sunshade isn't fully recessed, so it might get accidentally pressed and close the sunshade.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunshade closes unexpectedly, it could cause injury, especially if you're driving or getting in/out of your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the switch knob with a redesigned one to prevent accidental sunshade closure, and this repair is free. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability now, as owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2025.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY recall for the 2024 HYUNDAI Santa Fe? (Campaign #25V659000)
The starter motor in your Santa Fe is the part that gets your engine started. In some 2024-2025 models, the protective cover on the starter motor might not be properly attached, which could lead to a short circuit. If a short circuit happens during a crash, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk. Your Hyundai dealer will check and reattach the starter motor terminal cover if it's not already secure – all at no cost to you. You can confirm the repair availability with your dealer now, as you've already received notification letters on October 22, 2025.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS recall for the 2024 HYUNDAI Santa Fe? (Campaign #24V843000)
The switch knob for your Santa Fe's overhead console rear sunshade isn't fully recessed, so it might get accidentally pressed and close the sunshade. If the sunshade closes unexpectedly, it could cause injury, especially if you're driving or getting in/out of your vehicle. Your Hyundai dealer will replace the switch knob with a redesigned one to prevent accidental sunshade closure, and this repair is free. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability now, as owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2025.