2015 Hyundai Tucson Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 226 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Hyundai Tucson overview page.
What owners report
“Previous History: Vehicle already required an engine replacement - short block assembly. Current Details: DTC P01326 - While driving - Check Engine Light blinks &…”NHTSA complaint 11456866 — filed 03/15/2022
“I was driving and there was a knocking noise from the engine and loss of power. I opened the hood and noticed a pulley on…”NHTSA complaint 11423547 — filed 07/06/2021
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE RPM'S REVVED UP HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO…”NHTSA complaint 11415852 — filed 05/10/2021
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Hyundai Tucson: 20 of 226 complaints on file (8.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson have in total?
226 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
