Hyundai recalls 2025 Santa Fe vehicles with improperly tightened engine bolts that may cause loss of drive power, oil leaks, and engine fire risks. Owners must have engine replaced free by dealers.
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.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Santa Fe vehicles because engine bolts may be improperly tightened, causing loss of drive power and potentially leading to oil leaks and engine fires. This recall affects vehicles that were manufactured in 2025 and sold in the U.S. after October 23, 2025.
Improperly tightened connecting rod bolts can cause loss of drive power, making the vehicle less responsive. If oil leaks near hot engine components, it could ignite and cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Owners of 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with improperly tightened engine bolts are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face reduced power or fire risks if an oil leak occurs near hot engine parts.
Check if your 2025 Santa Fe was manufactured after October 23, 2025, as owners received notification letters around that date. The recall covers specific engine bolt issues that may cause power loss or leaks.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule an engine replacement.
Dealers will replace the engine at no cost to you once you confirm your vehicle is affected.
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.
Hyundai recalls certain 2025 Santa Fe vehicles because connecting rod bolts may be improperly tightened, causing loss of drive power and potential oil leaks.
Your vehicle is affected if it was manufactured in 2025 and received a notification letter around October 23, 2025.
Yes, an oil leak near hot engine components could lead to an engine compartment fire if the leak is not addressed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V549000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 25V549000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
