NHTSA recall 25V-549: Engine and Engine Cooling

Hyundai Motor America · Reported August 26, 2025 · 4 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

25V-549
August 26, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V549000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateAugust 26, 2025
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Critical Fasteners
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Hyundai Santa FE4 recalls total2026 Hyundai Tucson6 recalls total2025 Hyundai Tucson7 recalls total2025 Hyundai Santa FE5 recalls total

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