NHTSA Campaign 25V659000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Filed by Hyundai Motor America.
NHTSA campaign 25V659000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the electrical system:starter assembly. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
Reported February 10, 2025
Vehicles covered by 25V659000 (2)
Hyundai (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 25V659000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.