2015 Hyundai Tucson problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (79) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (52) · Power Train (17)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
88 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2022-02-03 · campaign 22V056000 · 357,348 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (175)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h-2 (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Showing the 6 most recent of 175 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-14 · Engine“ warning lamp included oil for several months prior. i added oil often. no oil was ever seen under car or leaking in any way. car had been serviced several times during the oil warning lamp warning. nothing was ever found. i continued adding oil on a regular basis. engine completely stopped in the middle of a busy street.…”
2026-10-03 · Power Train“pulled out of a parking lot into the street and there was an unusual clunking noise coming from the drivetrain of the car. had the car towed to the dealer for diagnostics. the diagnosis from the dealer was the transfer case splines no longer are engaging with the transmission. this problem is already known to the manufacture and for some reason no…”
2026-09-21 · Engine“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 software update (campaign 966) because the software update wasn't completed. however, hyundai failed to notify me of this require…”
2026-08-08 · Engine“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 continued to use oil, and the dealership had us replace the catalytic converter two more times, so three times total. now the problem is…”
2026-07-21 · Power Train“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. dealer diagnostic testing found the engine failed a bearing/performance test, consistent with connecting rod bearing wear. this fail…”
2026-07-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 118,000 mi“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 campaign number: 22v056000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic shop and then to a local dealer,…”
2026-04-02 · Engine“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 vehicle is currently at a hyundai dealership and has been there for over a month. the dealership denied the warranty claim stating th…”
2026-03-20 · Steering · 💥 crash“on march 13, 2026, i was operating my 2015 hyundai tucson when the steering locked up, causing me to crash into a tree head-on. in the course of this head-on crash, my airbags failed to deploy. as a direct result of my airbags not deploying in a serious car crash, my head hit the steering wheel, causing a confirmed concussion diagnosis of post trau…”
2026-01-30 · Power Train“on january 7, 2026, shortly after delivery of a used 2015 hyundai tucson (vin [xxx] ), the vehicle experienced immediate mechanical failure while being driven, resulting in sudden loss of power and drivability. multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard at the time of failure. the vehicle became disabled and left the occupants stranded ro…”
2026-01-20 · Engine“at the time of engine failure, my husband was on the offramp between 140n and 24n at approximately 8:30pm. this ramp is under construction and narrow, but state troopers stopped and were able to push the car to the side of the road. as it was nighttime, my husband and /or other motor vehicle drivers/passengers could've been seriously injured. the c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.