2025–2026 Hyundai Santa FE, 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson Recall: Connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened…
NHTSA campaign 25V549000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Aug 25, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V549000 (manufacturer number 281). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.