The 2015 Hyundai Tucson has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 357,348 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 304 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22V0560002022-02-03357,348 affected
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…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
115
1crashes4fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
51
1crashes1fires2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
29
2fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20
1crashes3fires2injuries
POWER TRAIN
19
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
14
1crashes1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12
1crashes2fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
2crashes2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
7
2crashes1fires2injuries
AIR BAGS
5
3crashes4injuries
Total complaints304
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My 2015 hyundai tucson with the 2.4l engine developed a loud engine knocking sound while driving. The knocking became worse and the vehicle became unsafe to drive due to the possibility of sudden engine failure. The vehicle is currently at a hyundai dealership and has been there for over a month.…”
“On march 13, 2026, I was operating my 2015 hyundai tucson when the steering locked up, causing me to crash into a tree head-on. In the course of this head-on crash, my airbags failed to deploy. As a direct result of my airbags not deploying in a serious car crash, my head hit the steering wheel,…”
“On march 13, 2026, I was operating my 2015 hyundai tucson when the steering locked up, causing me to crash into a tree head-on. In the course of this head-on crash, my airbags failed to deploy. As a direct result of my airbags not deploying in a serious car crash, my head hit the steering wheel,…”
“On march 13, 2026, I was operating my 2015 hyundai tucson when the steering locked up, causing me to crash into a tree head-on. In the course of this head-on crash, my airbags failed to deploy. As a direct result of my airbags not deploying in a serious car crash, my head hit the steering wheel,…”
“At the time of engine failure, my husband was on the offramp between 140n and 24n at approximately 8:30pm. This ramp is under construction and narrow, but state troopers stopped and were able to push the car to the side of the road. As it was nighttime, my husband and /or other motor vehicle…”
“On january 7, 2026, shortly after delivery of a used 2015 hyundai tucson (vin [xxx] ), the vehicle experienced immediate mechanical failure while being driven, resulting in sudden loss of power and drivability. Multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard at the time of failure. The…”
“On january 7, 2026, shortly after delivery of a used 2015 hyundai tucson (vin [xxx] ), the vehicle experienced immediate mechanical failure while being driven, resulting in sudden loss of power and drivability. Multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard at the time of failure. The…”
“On january 7, 2026, shortly after delivery of a used 2015 hyundai tucson (vin [xxx] ), the vehicle experienced immediate mechanical failure while being driven, resulting in sudden loss of power and drivability. Multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard at the time of failure. The…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open
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…
InvestigationDP22003 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…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson as of
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