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2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recalled by Hyundai Motor America — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
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.
Affected Products
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. 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.
Why Was This Recalled?
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Where Was This Sold?
Nationwide
About Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America has 158 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report