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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

Hyundai Motor America
Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-25V549000
Recalled
August 26, 2025
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