Campaign 25V-549

Connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting…

Defect 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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V549000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 30, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-549
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Hyundai	Santa Fe	2025 to 2026	16
Hyundai	Tucson	2025 to 2026	14

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

24V-308 May 1, 2024
Electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power
24V-191 Mar 8, 2024
Left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil
24V-106 Feb 13, 2024
Engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block
22V-197 Mar 28, 2022
Oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment
21V-727 Sep 17, 2021
Connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage
21V-301 Apr 28, 2021
Piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage