Reliable Auto DB

2015 Hyundai Tucson reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Tucson over 12 years — 5 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Tucson years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

2012 Hyundai Tucson
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Complaints

227

Per year

5

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (119 of 227), then Hydraulic brakes (52) and Electrical system (20). The most filings arrived in 2022 (91 of 227). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 8 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Tucson has 201 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2016 has 1,619 complaints, 150 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Hyundai Tucson. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Brake control module 2022-02-03 · NHTSA campaign 22V056000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (227 total)

Engine
119
Hydraulic brakes
52
Electrical system
20
Powertrain
20
Service brakes
14
Fuel and propulsion system
12
Speed control
9
Structure
7
Air bags
5
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
Latches, locks, and linkages
3
Steering
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Exterior lighting
2
Tires
2
Visibility
2
Air brakes
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

8

Injury reports

6

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "ENGINE and RECALL NOTIFICATION MALFUNCTION: My 2015 Hundai Tuscon exerperienced a catastrophic engine failure/seizure while driving. Hyundai is denying an engine replacement under their extended warranty under the KSDS…"
    Engine · filed 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. The car…"
    Engine · filed 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.…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-07-21
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The engine turned over but failed to restart. The contact related the failure to NHTSA…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Engine · filed 2026-07-09
  • "My 2015 Hyundai Tucson with the 2.4L engine developed a loud engine knocking sound while driving. The knocking became worse and the vehicle became unsafe to drive due to the possibility of sudden engine failure. The…"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2015 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tucson two-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 23 28 25 MPG $2600
Tucson two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 21 28 23 MPG $2800
Tucson all-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed All-wheel drive 20 25 22 MPG $2950
Tucson all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed All-wheel drive 21 25 22 MPG $2950
Tucson Fuel Cell — Automatic (1-speed) Front-wheel drive 49 51 50 MPG / 265 mi range —

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (TL), 2012–2020
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.0L and 1.6L turbo per manual) , 4.8 qt capacity
Tire size 225/60R17 to 245/45R19 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for mid-generation years (especially 2016) concentrate on the power train and engine. Safety recall 20V-543 covers certain 2016-2021 Tucson vehicles: the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can corrode internally and short, with a possible engine-compartment fire; dealers replace the HECU fuse, and for 2019-2021 also update ESC software, while owners are advised to park outside until remedied. Safety recall 16V-628 covers certain 2016 Tucsons with the 7-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission that may fail to move after repeated accelerator tip-in in heat; dealers update TCM software. Safety recall 16V-348 covers certain 2016 Tucsons whose secondary hood latch may not hold if the primary latch is released, so the hood can open while driving; dealers replace that latch.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Tucson over 12 years — 5 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Tucson years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

What are common problems with a 2015 Hyundai Tucson?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (119 of 227), then Hydraulic brakes (52) and Electrical system (20). The most filings arrived in 2022 (91 of 227). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 8 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Tucson has 201 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2016 has 1,619 complaints, 150 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Hyundai Tucson been recalled?

The 2015 Hyundai Tucson has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Hyundai Tucson?

Owners have filed 227 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Hyundai Tucson get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson is 28.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Tucson take?

5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.0L and 1.6L turbo per manual)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-543 cover on the Hyundai Tucson?

Safety recall 20V-543 covers certain 2016-2021 Tucson vehicles: the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can corrode internally and short, with a possible engine-compartment fire; dealers replace the HECU fuse, and for 2019-2021 also update ESC software,…

What generation is the 2013 Hyundai Tucson?

3rd generation (TL) (2012-2020).