2015 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 120about this part
- Share
- 52%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 120 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Hyundai Tucson, 52% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The idle component on the engine sputters. It's been sputtering since I bought the vehicle brand new off the lot. I mentioned it to the dealer. They said it was nothing, but the sputtering is getting worse and as the car sits idling while pressing the brakes or in parked out neutral it's sputters like it's going to cut off.”
NHTSA complaint #11196116, filed 2019-04, 120 miles“On nov. 4 2020 at 2pm, while driving on f8 east freeway entering the turn onto ca125, my 2015 Hyundai Tucson's engine blew without warning. The dash lights lit as the car lost power the hood blew open and shut and my 31yr old daughter was forced to allow the car to glide to the side of the freeway. In a dangerous spot. .she could not see in front of the car until the hood fell back down. …”
NHTSA complaint #11374156, filed 2020-11, 70,690 miles“Hyundai recall. I am a 65 years old, I purchased this car on nov 2018 and as I was driving to work on the highway, the car caught on fire, the flames came through the floor panel and through the vents. My entire area where the gas & brake pedal are burned up, the radio area and console area is charred beyond recognition. By the time the fire department arrived, the entire car was in flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11208255, filed 2019-05, 70,000 miles“I was driving on a city street, in the eco mode. I turned left, and the vehicle paused forward motion, until I pumped the gas pedal 2 or 3 times. This has happened many times since I purchased the veh. In 2016, with 16,000 + or - miles on the odo. When I turn off the eco mode, the problem still happens, though not as often. I left the car at vandergriff Hyundai for a day with n.p.f.”
NHTSA complaint #11156905, filed 2018-12, 16,700 miles“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?”
NHTSA complaint #11054587, filed 2017-12, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 11030331Mar 26, 2026This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing…
- 11030330Mar 26, 2026This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing…
- 11013011Jan 17, 2025Some Tucson (LM) 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…
- 11013010Jan 17, 2025Certain Tucson (LM) 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…
- 11006829Aug 19, 2024Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine…
- 10178174Jul 13, 2020This Dealer Best Practice intends to inform dealers of a proposed settlement (âSettlementâ) for a class action lawsuit filed against Hyundai Motor America (âHMAâ)…
- 10177127Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedures on TSB #20-01-004H-1…
- 10177126Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 | 12 | 4% |
| 2024 | 14 | 14% |
| 2023 | 23 | 17% |
| 2022 | 115 | 30% |
| 2021 | 39 | 49% |
| 2020 | 73 | 41% |
| 2019 | 201 | 52% |
| 2018 | 244 | 61% |
| 2017 | 602 | 55% |
| 2016 | 424 | 26% |
| 2015 | 120 | 52% |
| 2014 | 110 | 54% |
| 2013 | 156 | 59% |
| 2012 | 160 | 63% |
| 2011 | 40 | 32% |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 12 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Tucson
66 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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