Hyundai has recalled more than 135,000 Santa Fe vehicles because an improperly installed motor cover could lead to an electrical short, potentially causing a crash.

Hyundai issued a recall for 135,386 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles on Oct. 2 for improperly installed B+ positive terminal covers on the starter motor assembly. If improperly installed, the cover could come into contact with the cooling fan assembly, causing an electrical short, which could lead to a crash.

Hyundai estimates about 1% of eligible vehicles are impacted by improperly installed covers, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report .

As of Oct. 2, Hyundai was aware of one report filed in November 2024 that confirmed signs of a thermal event, like an electrical short, accordi

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