Hyundai recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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 covered
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2025–2026
- Hyundai Tucson 2025–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V549000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 25, 2025
- Owners notified
- Oct 23, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 29
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 18, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- 281
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Forward collision avoidance May 18, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Air bags Apr 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Trailer hitches Dec 18, 2025
- Genesis / Hyundai recall: Air bags Nov 20, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.