Fire risk from improper starter motor wiring
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.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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FAQ: Recall 25V659000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V659000?
NHTSA recall 25V659000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on October 2, 2025. It addresses: Fire risk from improper starter motor wiring. The recall affects approximately 135,386 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V659000 or the manufacturer campaign number 285. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.