Hyundai Santa FE and Tucson recall 25V549000 - Critical Fasteners

NHTSA · August 25, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V549000 (Hyundai), reported August 25, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 29.
• Component: Critical Fasteners.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

August 25, 2025

Recalling firm

Hyundai Motor America

Source ID

25V549000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 238 recall campaigns from Hyundai Motor America since 2010, 20 of them reported in 2025.
• At 29 vehicles, it is larger than 18% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Corrective action

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

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