2026 Hyundai Tucson | 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025 Hyundai Tucson — Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
Published August 26, 2025 · Recall initiated: August 25, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V549000, published August 26, 2025 and initiated August 25, 2025. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025 Hyundai Tucson — Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- TUCSON
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON | 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025 Hyundai Tucson — Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V549000 on August 26, 2025. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: TUCSON.