NHTSA recall 25V-659 (25V659000)
electrical system recall reported October 2, 2025 - about 135,386 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V659000
- Also written as
- 25V-659
- Manufacturer number
- 285
- Reported
- October 2, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~135,386
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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 it is dangerous
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-659 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.