The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V549000·Announced 2025-08-25

2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe Engine Fastener Recall

Hyundai is recalling certain 2025–2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles because engine connecting rod bolts may have been improperly tightened, risking loss of drive power, engine damage, oil leaks, and potential fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural engine defect (improperly tightened critical fasteners) that can cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk, and a potential engine fire—meeting the rubric criterion for a structural vehicle defect with significant safety consequences.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened during manufacturing.

Improperly tightened bolts can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, including possible oil leaks. 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.

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

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE, TUCSON
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Engine and Engine Cooling
Hazard
Affected units
29

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SANTA FE
  • TUCSON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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