Recall Alert: 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
Today's recall revolves are the 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Hyundai has announced a recall affecting approximately 135,386 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles due to a potential fire hazard. The issue involves the starter motor’s B+ positive terminal cover, which may be improperly installed. In certain situations, this could lead to an electrical short, particularly during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Hyundai dealers will inspect the starter motor terminal cover and reinstall it as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by December 1, 2025. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website on October 4, 2025.
Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for more information. The company’s internal recall reference for this issue is number 285.
If you own a 2024-2025 Santa Fe, check its VIN and ensure any necessary repairs are completed promptly to reduce the risk of fire.
Disclosure: This article was partially written by AI and edited by a staffer.
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Unlikely to ever cause a true problem , this is an example of Hyundai's focus on continuous quality improvements and life cycle enrichment.
When I search "Hyundai recall fire risk," Google stops and asks me, "Which one? There are about a dozen."