2015 Hyundai Tucson vs 2017 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.
| Metric | 2015 Hyundai Tucson | 2017 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 226 | 1,084 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 172 | 159 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 26 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,800 mi | 30,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 118 | 594 |
| Power Train | 20 | 289 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 83 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 87 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 75 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 | 19 |
| Structure | 7 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 25 | 149 |
| Stalling | 20 | 202 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 75 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 77 |
| Oil consumption | 13 | 139 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 162 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 61 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 30 |
2015 Hyundai Tucson
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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.