What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2025529
- Recall date
- 2 October 2025
- Make
- Hyundai
- Models
- Santa Fe
- Model years
- 2024 to 2025
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 13,153
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the starter motor's terminal cover may not have been installed properly. As a result, the positive terminal could be exposed and contact nearby components in a crash. If this happens, there could be a short circuit. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA short circuit could create the risk of a fire and/or injury. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnHyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the starter motor positive terminal cover.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2025529.