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Hyundai Motor America - Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
Published: August 26, 2025Recall ID: 25V549000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts |
| Nhtsa id | 25V549000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V549000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| 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. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 281 |
| Potentially affected | 29 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |