NHTSA Campaign 25V549000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Aug 25, 2025 · 29 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2025 29
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2026 29
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2025 29
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2026 29

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V549000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.