Filed by Hyundai Motor America on August 25, 2025; 4 model-year listings affected.
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
NHTSA campaign 25V549000 · reported August 25, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 29 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.