2015 Hyundai Tucson
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.
- Complaints
- 228
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
52% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 228 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 228 |
| 2016 | 1,621 |
| 2017 | 1,089 |
| 2018 | 396 |
| 2019 | 380 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 381 |
| 2023 | 135 |
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2025 | 285 |
| 2026 | 64 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
52% · 119 reportsShow complaint excerpts
ENGINE and RECALL NOTIFICATION MALFUNCTION: My 2015 Hundai Tuscon exerperienced a catastrophic engine failure/seizure while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21
We have a 2015 Hyundai Tucson that we bought brand new. It has 80k miles on it. The car started using oil about three years ago. The dealer recommended replacement of the catalytic converter, which we did.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08
While driving on a US highway, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost the ability to start/run normally, requiring the vehicle to be pulled off the road and towed to an authorized Hyundai dealership.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Also filed under Power train
Service brakes
29% · 67 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Power train
9% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Pulled out of a parking lot into the street and there was an unusual clunking noise coming from the drivetrain of the car. Had the car towed to the dealer for diagnostics.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03
Electrical system
9% · 20 reportsShow 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, 2026-03-20
Also filed under Air bags and steering
Fuel/propulsion system
5% · 12 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2022-05-31Service brakes, hydraulic22V056000 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.
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 119 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 67 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V056000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.