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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2015 Ford Escape vs 2015 Hyundai Tucson

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2015 Ford Escape2015 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA complaints1,093226
Recall campaigns91
Service bulletins (TSBs)128172
Investigations22
Crash reports297
Fire reports198
NCAP overall rating4/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)23–2622–25
Median reported incident mileage77,000 mi69,800 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeHyundai Tucson
Engine238118
Power Train28620
Electrical System13520
Back Over Prevention1420
Steering813
Fuel/propulsion System5012
Service Brakes, Hydraulic152
Engine and Engine Cooling442

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling9420
Check engine light8125
Overheating770
Hesitation / surging376
Vibration / shaking370
Loss of power3018
Misfire / rough idle210
Won’t start130

Compare all Ford Escape vs Hyundai Tucson years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.