Engine and engine cooling: critical fastenersRecall 25V-549 · Hyundai vehicles
Hyundai Motor America recall 25V-549 covers 29 Hyundai vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V549000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 5, 2025 to August 8, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.