Critical Alert
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a critical vehicle safety recall. Stop driving the vehicle immediately and contact your dealer.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #25V659000Electrical
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Recall 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.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles should take immediate action following a critical recall reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2025. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. The recall involves electrical system:starter assembly and has been flagged as a "Do Not Drive" or fire-risk situation. Contact your local Hyundai dealer to schedule service. Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Verify your vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls using your VIN.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database