Report Date
Aug 25, 2025
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE |
| 2025 | HYUNDAI | TUCSON |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI | TUCSON |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.