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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.

2015 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter92015 Q32018 Q32019 Q42021 Q12022 Q22023 Q32024 Q42026 Q2
126 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q3 (9).

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.

  1. 201010 (17%)
  2. 201147 (38%)
  3. 2012172 (67%)
  4. 2013160 (60%)
  5. 2014114 (57%)
  6. 2015126 (56%)
  7. 2016504 (31%)
  8. 2017662 (61%)
  9. 2018256 (65%)
  10. 2019204 (54%)
  11. 202075 (42%)
  12. 202143 (54%)
  13. 2022124 (33%)
  14. 202333 (25%)
  15. 202423 (24%)
  16. 202524 (8%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.