2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
Common Problems
Ranked from 103 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Seizure
25complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly stops running without warning, often accompanied by a loud knocking sound.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Recall repair parts not available
25complaintsHigh severityOtherParts for the NHTSA recall repair were not available for several months.
- 3
Service brake hydraulic issues
23complaintsHigh severityBrakesHydraulic service brakes malfunction, causing shuddering and check engine light illumination.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V651000
- 4
Engine Knocking or Pinging
17complaintsMedium severityEngineAn abnormal knocking or pinging noise is heard from the engine, indicating potential issues with the pistons or fuel system.
- 5
Engine Failure During Driving
13complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails while driving, causing the car to lose power and potentially stall, leading to dangerous situations.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine Oil Consumption
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, often leading to a complete engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stalling at Idle
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls when idling, often due to issues with the stop-start system or idle control components.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Stall During Operation
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly stops running during operation, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially leading to accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Malfunction Leading to Limp Mode
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine entered limp mode, reducing power and speed, often without warning lights.
- 10
Door Lock Mechanism Failure
4complaintsLow severityOtherThe passenger door lock mechanism failed, preventing the door from opening from the inside or outside.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine Shutdown Without Warning Lights
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly shut down without any warning lights, causing sudden loss of power and control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Severe Electrical Malfunction Causing Engine Failure
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalSevere electrical issues lead to the engine stopping unexpectedly, often without warning lights.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.