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2015 Hyundai Tucson problems

NHTSA lists 228 complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson, 7 of them mention a crash and 8 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI TUCSON.

At a glance

Complaints
228
With crash
7
With fire
8
With injury (complaints)
6
Injuries
7
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
1
Recall potential units (maximum)
357,348
Investigations
2
Open investigations
1
Manufacturer communications
172

Complaints per 100k sold: 358.541. Units sold: 63,591; sales year: 2015; basis: calendar_year_us_sales_proxy_for_model_year. goodcarbadcar.net.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ENGINE11952.2%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5222.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2912.7%
POWER TRAIN219.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM208.8%
SERVICE BRAKES146.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM125.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL93.9%
STRUCTURE73.1%
AIR BAGS52.2%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
STRUCTUREBODY7
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOORS3
VISIBILITYSUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY2
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHTS1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRANTILOCK1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
mechanical failure9742.5%0.85
unclear5122.4%0.87
loss of control3214.0%0.77
electrical electronic187.9%0.69
fire or overheating156.6%0.88
fluid or fuel leak62.6%0.68
restraint or airbag52.2%0.90
structural or corrosion20.9%0.58
noise or comfort10.4%0.67
visibility or lighting10.4%1.00
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate12554.8%0.80
low8336.4%0.73
high156.6%0.77
critical31.3%0.66
none20.9%0.59

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 228 tagged complaints of 228 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

22V056000

Date: 2022-02-03. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.

Investigations

2 investigations; 1 open.

AQ23002

Opened: 2023-11-17. Closed: Not listed.

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect

Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

DP22003

Opened: 2022-09-12. Closed: 2023-12-12.

Loss of Motive Power

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints i

Systems: ENGINE.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

Manufacturer communications

172 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM58
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING48
EQUIPMENT45
ENGINE25
POWER TRAIN22
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
STEERING4

11032522

Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio

11032523

Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera 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 ve

11030330

Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehiclea s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 a Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.

11030331

Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehiclea s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 a Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.

11026704

Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, wea ve developed a new zinc-reinforced

11027033

Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.

11027034

Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be installed at the ignition switch location and p

11027035

Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair procedure is being provided in addition to the previous Anti-Th

11025476

Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary

11014615

Date: 2025-02-27. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Certain 2014 a 2015 model year Tucson vehicles may have a weakened weld at the zone where the center muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe. This condition may cause the center muffler to detach from the exhaust pipe. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and v

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
TUCSON228

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