2015 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
27/100
#12 most-complained of 16 Tucson years
The 2015 Hyundai Tucson has 227 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 27, ranking 12th out of 16 model years — a Good year relative to other Tucsons. Engine problems dominate at 56% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 69,685.5 miles.
- Complaints
- 227
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 8
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 28 hwy
Top 2015 Hyundai Tucson problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine126 (56%)
- Brakes70 (31%)
- Other29 (13%)
- Electrical System22 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain20 (9%)
- Fuel System13 (6%)
- Structure & Body11 (5%)
- Airbags5 (2%)
- Steering3 (1%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (1%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls or fails to accelerate without warning, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Vehicles catch fire under the hood or near the engine, sometimes while driving at highway speed.
- Electrical system fires are reported spreading into the cabin through vents and floor panels.
- Airbags deploy minutes after a low-speed crash or fail to prevent impact after sudden unintended acceleration.
- Structure and body reports describe sudden forward movement while parking, resulting in a crash into a wall.
2015 Hyundai Tucson recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V056000Feb 3, 2022Brakes357,348 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
2015 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,875
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Tucson years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Relative to other Tucson model years, the 2015 is rated Good, ranking 12th out of 16 years with a complaint index of 27 and 227 total NHTSA complaints.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Hyundai Tucson?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 56% of complaints (126 of 227), with a median failure mileage of 69,685.5 miles.
- Does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 22V056000) affecting the Anti-Lock Brake System module, which could malfunction and pose a fire risk; owners are advised to park outside until repaired.
- Are there fire risks with the 2015 Hyundai Tucson?
- NHTSA complaints include 8 reports involving fire, several tied to engine or electrical system failures, based on owner-reported incidents.
- How does the 2015 Tucson compare to the 2016 and 2017 model years?
- The 2015 Tucson (complaint index 27, Good) fares much better than the 2016 (index 93, Avoid) and 2017 (index 80, Avoid), which have far higher complaint counts.