CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain engine connecting rod bolts may have been improperly tightened. Over time this can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, which may result in an oil leak.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak near hot engine components can also increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Dealers will replace the engine free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Santa FE | 20252026 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson | 20252026 |