2015 Hyundai Tucson

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 227 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 21 Tucson model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 227

Of the 2015 reports, 7 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 7 people were injured.

Primary concernEngine119 reports · 52% of complaints
Owner complaints227Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine119
  2. Service brakes67
  3. Hydraulic52
  4. Other or unspecified29
  5. Electrical system20
  6. Power train20
  7. Fuel/propulsion system12
  8. Vehicle speed control9

Recalls and investigations

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideFeb 3, 2022

    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.

    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    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.

    Campaign 22V056000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: hydraulic

52 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Jul 9, 2026

    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, where it was diagnosed that the engine seized; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer advised that there was no warranty coverage. The Better Business Bureau was contacted and informed that the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed, but a request for repair coverage was declined due to a failure to have the recall remedy completed; however, both the contact and the previous owner were unaware of the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

  2. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 19, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. A chemical odor was detected coming through the air vents causing a burning sensation to the contact's eyes and nose. The contact had to roll down the windows to get relief from the chemical odor. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The dealer scheduled an upcoming appointment for February 2023. Ray Brandt Hyundai (1700 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA 70058) and Hyundai Slidell (298 E Howze Beach Rd, Slidell, LA 70461) were also made aware of the failure and scheduled upcoming appointments in 2023. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

  3. Service brakes, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 21, 2022, crash

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving in stop and go traffic, the braking system malfunctioned. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the pedal extended to the floor causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. During the failure, the contact sustained an injured left forearm from the air bag deployment. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The contact stated that the driver in the other vehicle left the scene after the emergency services arrived. The contact was unaware of any injuries to the other driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The contact later received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

  4. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 11, 2022, fire

    The contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH with her son in the front passenger seat and her daughter in the rear seats, she heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the hood. The contact veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle along with her children. The contact saw flames of fire underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that the fire extended and burned the entire vehicle. There were no physical injuries sustained. However, the contact and her children sustained trauma. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report was filed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The used car dealer was notified of the failure. The contact later received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), which she associated with the failure. The Hyundai dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

  5. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 19, 2022

    The contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as she no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

  6. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 16, 2022

    The contact's father-in-law owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact's father-in-law received three interim recall notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  7. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 13, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  8. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 23, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  9. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 23, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  10. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 23, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect

  11. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 18, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  12. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 18, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  13. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 17, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that upon driving from a complete stop, the vehicle was shuddering significantly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure gradually stopped while driving. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly. The contact stated that the vehicle would not exceed a certain speed through the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown repair needed to be completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  14. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Aug 17, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately at 30 MPH, the check engine light illuminated frequently, and then turns off and reoccurs a few days again later. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer numerous times and diagnosed with no failure. The failure was not repaired; however there was a head gasket replacement, and then the check engine light started illuminated. The contact indicated the failure might be related to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

  15. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 16, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V560000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  16. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 16, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The wife had contacted the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  17. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 15, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000(Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

  18. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 12, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  19. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 11, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  20. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22v056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  21. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V056000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  22. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V056000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  23. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 9, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  24. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 9, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  25. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 8, 2022

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.