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2025 HYUNDAI Santa Fe ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #25V659000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The starter motor in your Santa Fe is the part that helps the engine turn over when you turn the key. In some 2024-2025 models, the cover on the starter motor might not be properly installed.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's an electrical short in a crash, it could cause a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, if it's not already done correctly, at no cost to you. Check with your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
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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.
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Other HYUNDAI Santa Fe 2025 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other HYUNDAI Santa Fe Years

2026
4 recalls
2024
7 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
5 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
3 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 HYUNDAI Santa Fe safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. 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 2025 HYUNDAI Santa Fe? (Campaign #25V659000)

The starter motor in your Santa Fe is the part that helps the engine turn over when you turn the key. In some 2024-2025 models, the cover on the starter motor might not be properly installed. If there's an electrical short in a crash, it could cause a fire in your vehicle. Your Hyundai dealer will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, if it's not already done correctly, at no cost to you. Check with your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.