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.
Of the 2015 reports, 7 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 7 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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: other or unspecified
29 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 13, 2017
WHEN TAKING CORNERS IN THE CITY I CAN'T ACCELERATE THE CAR JUST REVS FOR ABOUT 15-30 SECONDS AND WON'T MOVE. I HAVE TO TRY TO PULL OVER TO GET OFF THE ROAD. ALSO WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE RPM'S LIKE TO SHOOT UP BUT THE CAR WON'T TAKE NO GAS. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT TWICE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. HYUNDAI JUST SAYS LEARN HOW TO DRIVE IT. LEARN WHAT HOW TO STALL?
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 19, 2017
I TOOK MY CAR TO JIFFY LUBE ON JULY 8TH TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED ON AUGUST 27TH THAT VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING I FOUND OUT THIS WAS BECAUSE OF LACK OF OIL NEVER AT ANY TIME THAT A SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON OR CHECK OIL LIGHT COME ON. AND THEY ARE STILL NOT TO THIS DAY. THERE HAS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSORS. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT THAT TIME AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 9, 2017
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP AT NO TIME DID ANY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT OR OIL LIGHT APPEARED UPON HAVING MY CAR TOWED HOME I FELT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. THE OIL WAS JUST CHANGED JULY 8TH OF 2017. MY CAR STOPPED RUNNING AUGUST 27TH A 2017. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I NEVER GOT A SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE OIL LIGHT DID NOT APPEAR.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 1, 2015
LEASED JUNE 25, 2015 CAR ENGINE QUIT WHILE DRIVING WITHIN TWO TO THREE DAYS. KEY IN LOCKED POSITION DEALER ARRIVED-ABLE TO START CAR. EXPLANATION -PERHAPS KEY FOB TOO HEAVY. CHANGED KEY FOB. LAST WEEK CAR STOPPED AGAIN, ENGINE OFF/KEY IN LOCKED POSITION. PAST THREE MONTHS- MULTIPLE INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAR TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE- COULD NOT DUPLICATE.UNDERSTAND INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM DIFFICULT TO FIND. I ASKED AFTER FIRST EVENT TO EXCHANGE THE CAR. HEATED PASSENGER SEAT CAME ON -PASSENGER NOTED . DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT BEING LOCKED/UNLOCKED BY OWNER. HATCH DOES NOT OPEN AT TIMES, OVERHEAD PASSENGER LIGHT ON WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE RUNS ROUGH. A FRIEND DROVE X1 DAY UNAWARE OF ISSUES. LET ME KNOW IT RAN ROUGH/DID NOT APPEAR TO ENGAGE THE GEARS PROPERLY.THE AUTO HEAD LIGHT ON. AFTER GOING INTO THE HOUSE NOTICED LIGHTS STILL ON HAD TO TURN OFF MANUALLY. HAVE PICS.- RADIO ON BY ITSELF - TOLD PLUGGING IN MOBILE PHONE ACTIVATES RADIO YET RADIO CAME ON/PHONE NOT PLUGGED IN. VIDEOED. WITH IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS - DID NOT LOCK CAR RETURNED TO UNLOAD.DRIVER DOOR LOCKED, ALL OTHERS OPEN, HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN. VIDEOED. HAD TO OPEN DRIVER DOOR MANUALLY TO OPEN-VIDEOED. PICKING UP A FRIEND -UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR USING ARM LOCK RELEASE- TRIED KEY-NO LUCK. HAD TO OPEN MANUALLY.4 WITNESSES OF EVENTS. CAR NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ENGINE TURNING OFF IN DRIVE/ON HIGHWAY. SERVICE MANAGER HELPFUL UNTIL TOLD LEMON LAW TO BE INVOKED- NO FURTHER CONTACT. CASE # 8112192 FILED WITH HYUNDAI/JULY-NO RESPONSE. CALLED AUG./SEPT. DID RECEIVE A CALL BACK LAST WEEK WITH A MESSAGE INDICATING THE SITUATION MOST LIKELY NOT RESOLVED THUS THIS EMAIL.. I AM IN SEATTLE DUE TO A FAMILY ILLNESS- NO ACCESS TO THE VIDEO'S-CAN SEND IF PROVIDED A REFERENCE NUMBER TO ASSOCIATE COMPLAINT WITH PICTURES/VIDEOS. I DO NOT WANT THE CAR AND DID OFFER TO EXCHANGE IN THE FIRST WEEK .