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2015 Hyundai Tucson Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson, about 9% of its 227 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles. There is no related recall filed for this component on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
20
9% of 227
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power or hesitation while accelerating, sometimes with the engine revving but the vehicle failing to gain speed.
  • Some describe the vehicle failing to start, requiring repeated attempts with the ignition key, later diagnosed as a faulty inhibitor switch.
  • Others report the transmission failing to shift properly or slipping, in one case diagnosed by an independent mechanic as a failing transmission.
  • A shifter linkage pin was reported to snap due to wear, leaving the vehicle stuck in drive at 65,000 miles.
  • One owner reported the engine seizing while driving despite a recent oil change, with the automaker declining to honor the warranty.

When 2015 Hyundai Tucson transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 4, 2015, latest Jul 21, 2026.

2015 Hyundai Tucson transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2015Aug 2018Dec 2018Apr 2021Mar 2022Apr 2025Jul 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2023 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201022 (37%)
  2. 201120 (16%)
  3. 201226 (10%)
  4. 201316 (6%)
  5. 201411 (5%)
  6. 201520 (9%)
  7. 2016517 (32%)
  8. 2017290 (27%)
  9. 2018101 (26%)
  10. 201941 (11%)
  11. 20209 (5%)
  12. 20218 (10%)
  13. 202263 (17%)
  14. 202314 (11%)
  15. 20244 (4%)
  16. 202515 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Tucson, which is about 9% of the 227 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Tucson.
At what mileage do 2015 Tucson transmission problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Tucson is 80,000 miles.
Did any 2015 Tucson transmission complaints involve crashes?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Tucson.

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.