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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FEManufacturer campaign: 281Part: 26HS12SK002025 HYUNDAI TUCSONPart: 24HS12SK00Part: 12HS12SK002026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE2026 HYUNDAI TUCSONVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
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.
Official 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Brand or manufacturer
- HYUNDAI
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V549000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety