2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
NHTSA logged 20 engine-related complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, 15% of that year's total 133 complaints. A recall (25V549000) covers improperly tightened connecting rod bolts that can cause loss of drive power and engine damage; Hyundai will replace the affected engines for free.
- Engine complaints
- 20
- 15% of 133
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of engine power or acceleration while driving, sometimes at highway speed.
- Some describe the engine shutting down after a complete loss of oil pressure following dealer maintenance, with warning lights and stalling.
- Owners report the oil pump failing and needing replacement on nearly new vehicles.
- Some describe a failed catalytic converter shortly after purchase that reduced acceleration afterward.
- Hybrid owners report loss of power with a message to pull over and charge the vehicle, recovering only after the battery partially recharges.
- One owner reported unintended hard acceleration when pulling out of a stopped position.
When 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 24, 2024, latest Aug 28, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
- NHTSA 25V549000Aug 25, 2025Engine29 vehicles
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.
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.
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.
Engine complaints by Santa Fe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
- NHTSA lists 20 engine-related complaints for the 2025 Santa Fe, which is 15% of the 133 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- Yes. Recall 25V549000, reported August 25, 2025, covers connecting rod bolts that may have been improperly tightened, which can cause loss of drive power and engine damage. Dealers will replace the engine free of charge.
- At what mileage do engine problems appear on the 2025 Santa Fe?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2025 Santa Fe is 17,000 miles.
- Have engine problems caused crashes or fires in the 2025 Santa Fe?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints so far.
- Is the engine complaint rate for 2025 higher than other Santa Fe years?
- No. The 2025 Santa Fe's engine complaint share is 15%, lower than years like 2017 (73%) and 2012 (75%), based on NHTSA data.