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2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

Hazard Information

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.

What You Should Do

Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.

Full Description

**Summary:** 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. **Potential Consequence:** 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. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281. **Vehicle Information:** Year: 2025, Make: HYUNDAI, Model: SANTA FE, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
SANTA FE
Report Date
February 8, 2027
Source Agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall Status
ACTIVE
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