This page covers 1 recall, 223 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine complaints dominate the 2015 Tucson's complaint record, with owners frequently describing sudden engine failure, loud knocking noises, and complete loss of power while driving, often with little or no warning-light indication beforehand. Many of these reports involve the 2.4L engine seizing or shutting off unexpectedly at highway speeds, leaving vehicles stranded and requiring towing. Hydraulic brake complaints form the second-largest cluster, with owners reporting reduced stopping performance and brake-related concerns across a range of driving conditions. The powertrain category adds a smaller but consistent group of reports involving loss of drive and multiple warning lights illuminating simultaneously. The engine failure pattern is the clearest thread here, owners repeatedly describe the engine knocking progressively worsening before the vehicle becomes undrivable, and several note the failure occurred without any dashboard warning ahead of the shutdown.
223
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
8
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-Lock Brake System module can malfunction and cause an electrical short in the engine compartment, potentially leading to a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse as needed at no cost to restore proper brake system function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
