2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles because connecting rod bolts in the engine may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. This defect can cause loss of driving power, engine damage, oil leaks, and potentially fire in the engine compartment. The recall affects vehicles distributed nationwide.

Recalling firm

Hyundai Motor America

Product

2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Component: 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.

Reason

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. 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.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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