2015 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 126 of 227 complaints (56%) filed on the 2015 Hyundai Tucson, with a median failure mileage of 69,685. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue, though owners report stalling, sudden power loss, and several under-hood fires.
- Engine complaints
- 126
- 56% of 227
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 69,686 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of acceleration or power while turning or pulling into traffic, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Engine stalls without warning while driving, occasionally accompanied by white smoke from the exhaust and an illuminated check engine light.
- Under-hood fires reported after smoke or a popping noise, in some cases fully engulfing the vehicle.
- Rough idle that persisted despite multiple dealer visits without a clear diagnostic code.
- Engine revs high with no forward power when accelerating from a stop, sometimes recurring after a software update.
- Reports of the engine seizing outright with no prior warning, causing the vehicle to shut off in traffic.
When 2015 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 31, 2015, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Tucson model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2015 Hyundai Tucson?
- Engine issues make up 126 of the 227 total complaints filed for the 2015 Tucson, or 56% of all complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson engine?
- NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the engine complaints reported for the 2015 Tucson.
- At what mileage do 2015 Tucson engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 69,685 miles.
- Did the 2015 Tucson engine problems cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine issue shows 4 fires, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries reported.