MYRModel Year Report

2015 Hyundai Tucson

● Typical for this model
2015 Hyundai Tucson
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Tucson Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2005: 185 complaints 2005 2006: 135 complaints 2007: 65 complaints 2008: 43 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2010: 57 complaints 2011: 124 complaints 2011 2012: 253 complaints 2013: 265 complaints 2014: 200 complaints 2014 2015: 223 complaints 2015 2016: 1611 complaints 2017: 1073 complaints 2017 2018: 384 complaints 2019: 369 complaints 2020: 170 complaints 2020 2021: 72 complaints 2022: 361 complaints 2023: 122 complaints 2023 2024: 84 complaints 2025: 255 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026
2015: 223 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005185
2006135
200765
200843
200918
201057
2011124
2012253
2013265
2014200
2015223
20161611
20171073
2018384
2019369
2020170
202172
2022361
2023122
202484
2025255
202643

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 52%

52% of complaints: engine — 115 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

On March 13, 2026, I was operating my 2015 Hyundai Tucson when the steering locked up, causing me to crash into a tree head-on. In the course of this head-on crash, my airbags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260320

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220531 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022.

Campaign 22V056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (115 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V056000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2026 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Hyundai Tucson is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Tucson?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.