NHTSA Campaign 25V549000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Filed by Hyundai Motor America.
NHTSA campaign 25V549000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the engine and engine cooling:critical fasteners. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 25V549000 (2)
Hyundai (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 25V549000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.