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2015 Hyundai Tucson: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Tucson years.
443 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Tucson?The 2015 Hyundai Tucson has 443 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Hyundai Tucson vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tucson years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the Tucson?
Across the 22 Tucson model years we track, complaint volume runs from 18 (2009) to 3,155 (2016). With 443 complaints, the 2015 Tucson sits above the model's median of 185.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 Tucson
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 22V056000Hyundai 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 23V651000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tucson. See the full Tucson owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Tucson listings typically run $14,189–$22,499.
Other Tucson model years
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