Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine connecting rod bolts might not be properly tightened, which could cause problems with the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you could lose power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash, and an oil leak could also cause a potentially hazardous engine compartment fire.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace your engine entirely, free of charge, and you'll be notified by mail; you can also contact Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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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