NHTSA recall 25V-549 (25V549000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported August 25, 2025 - about 29 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V549000
- Also written as
- 25V-549
- Manufacturer number
- 281
- Reported
- August 25, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~29
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-549 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.