Hyundai Tucson & Santa Fe Engine Recall 2025-2026
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON, 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE and more: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Updated August 26, 2025
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles because the connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened. This can cause a sudden loss of drive power or an oil leak near hot engine parts, raising the risk of a crash or an engine compartment fire.
Is the Hyundai Motor America recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on August 26, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
Certain 2025 and 2026 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. Hyundai's recall number is 281. Check your specific vehicle using the NHTSA lookup at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls nhtsaId=25V549000 or by contacting Hyundai directly.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2025 or 2026 Hyundai Tucson or Santa Fe. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) against Hyundai recall number 281 at the NHTSA site or by calling Hyundai customer service.
What to do right now
Take your vehicle to a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Dealers will replace the engine free of charge. Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule your appointment or to confirm your vehicle is included. Reference recall number 281.
Contact: Hyundai Motor America
The hazard
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.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V549000
- Recalled
- August 26, 2025
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