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Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe Engine Bolts May Loosen
critical How serious is it? About this label
Losing engine power while driving raises the risk of a crash, and oil leaking onto hot engine parts raises the risk of a fire in the engine compartment. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V549000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:critical Fasteners |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain Tucson and Santa Fe models, the bolts holding the engine's connecting rods together may not have been tightened correctly. Hyundai says this can cause the engine to lose drive power and become damaged, and in some cases the engine may begin leaking oil as a result.
What you should do
2. Contact a Hyundai dealer, or call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, to schedule the repair.
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V549000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup
Customer service: 1-855-371-9460
The bigger picture
- Hyundai Engine Recalls for Power Loss and Oil Leaks · all 4 Hyundai recalls in this area
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- Nov 21, 2025Hyundai Santa Fe rearview camera image may not displayhigh
- Oct 2, 2025Hyundai Santa Fe Starter Cover Risks Electrical Shorthigh
- Nov 21, 2024Hyundai Rearview Camera May Fail To Displaymedium
- Nov 7, 2024Hyundai Santa Fe Sunshade Switch May Close Unexpectedlymedium
Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.