The Lemon Index2015 Hyundai Tucson.
The 2015 Hyundai Tucson is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 30 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 49, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 22 to 50 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Tucson year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 229 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Tucson year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 39K to 83K miles on the car (88 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 46K–90K miles
Recalls 1
- brakes 2022
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 175 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park
- Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023
- ClosedLoss of motive power2022–2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Car accelerated forward suddenly causing crash into retaining wall. While parking.
2015 Hyundai Tucson owner · NHTSA complaint 11030703
More owner reports
Theta ii motor seized. No warnings. The car shut off on the highway and in the street.
NHTSA complaint 11093232
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 49; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Hyundai Tucson year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2015 Hyundai Tucson problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (40%), transmission & drivetrain (23%) and electrical (23%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson have?
1 safety recall (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson get?
22 to 50 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 39,200 and 83,800 miles. The middle report was at 69,300 miles, from 88 complaints.
Does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 23% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Tucson year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2013 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works