Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk After Crash

An improperly installed starter motor on the 2024 and 2025 models could cause an electrical short

Keith Barry, Consumer Reports Senior Autos Reporter.

By Keith Barry
Senior Autos Reporter

October 8, 2025

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe driving — 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai is recalling more than 135,000 Santa Fe SUVs from the 2024 and 2025 model years because a manufacturing error may cause them to catch fire after a crash.

Hyundai Santa Fe Fire Risk Recall Details

Vehicles recalled: Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs with 2.5-liter turbocharged gas engines manufactured between Dec. 28, 2023, and July 7, 2025.

The problem: An improperly installed cover may allow the starter motor’s B+ terminal to come into contact with the cooling fan assembly during a crash and cause an electrical short, which could lead to a fire.

The fix: Hyundai dealerships will inspect and reinstall the starter motor free of charge.

How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Hyundai at 855-371-9460.

NHTSA campaign number: 25V659. Hyundai’s own number for this recall is 285.

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Keith Barry

Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health from Tufts University. Follow him on BlueSky @itskeithbarry.bsky.social.