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Automotive · United States · 2025-08-26

Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles' engine connecting rod bolts may be improperly tightened

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-26
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Models affected	SANTA FE, TUCSON
Model year	2025-2026, 2025-2026
Units affected	29
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._x000D_ 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.
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Remedy	Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
Recall number	25V549000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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