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2015 Hyundai Tucson

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Tucson.

Body SUV

The 2015 Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV that requires 5.0 quarts of engine oil within a viscosity range of 5W-20, 10W-30, or 5W-30 API-certified grades. With 224 total owner complaints recorded across the Tucson's model history spanning 2005-2026, the 2015 model falls well below the peak of 1,612 complaints logged for the 2016 model year and represents a notably cleaner complaint record compared to years surrounding it. The sole recall issued for this model year and its positioning between the Tucson's lowest complaint year (2009 with 18 complaints) and its highest (2016 with 1,612 complaints) suggests a transitional phase in the vehicle's reliability trajectory that researchers may find significant when evaluating the model's long-term durability trends.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 121R · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 121R · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/60R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Battery371102E100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.2 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight3371 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tucson of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2014 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Limited 2.4L I-47.80 sec16.20 sec182 hpFWD
2014Limited 2.4L I-48.20 sec16.40 sec182 hpFWD
2012Limited 2.4L I-48.80 sec17.00 sec176 hpAWD
2010GLS 2.4L I-48.10 sec16.20 sec176 hpFWD
2010GLS 2.4L I-48.20 sec16.30 sec176 hpFWD
2010GLS 2.4L I-48.60 sec16.80 sec176 hpAWD
2010Limited 2.4L I-48.80 sec16.70 sec176 hpAWD
2010Limited 2.4L I-49.00 sec16.90 sec176 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-20 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.1 qt
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity7.1
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts145-152 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts123-130 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36-40 ft/lbs.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission36.1-50.6 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217-231 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub203-217 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub145-203 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.56-0.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.56-0.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap.031 - .035 in
Spark Plug Torque11 - 18 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity18.56-20.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number121R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)72-73 psi
Engine Compression171 - 192 psi / Maximum Variation 15 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 171-192 / Max Variation 15 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.0067-0.0009 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0105-0.0130 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23 / 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 36-; Front: 58-; Rear: 36-
ABS Sensor Torque6.0-7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.040; Rear: .330
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9013–16 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8013–16 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head bolts. Apply Loctite 5900H or equivalent on the front edge of the cylinder head gasket. Both the upside and the down side. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

124.0-27.0 ft. lbs.24–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head bolts. Apply Loctite 5900H or equivalent on the front edge of the cylinder head gasket. Both the upside and the down side. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

124.0-27.0 ft. lbs.24–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 122.511 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20.0-23.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 122.511 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
Every 37,500 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Tucson sits at the end of its generation with 224 complaints, one recall, two investigations, and 172 TSBs — figures that place it near the generation's complaint peak (2012–2013 reached 253 and 265) but well below the sharp escalation that begins with the 2016 redesign (1,612 complaints, five recalls). Complaint volume trended upward from 2010 (57) through 2013 (265), dipped slightly in 2014 (201), and held at 224 for 2015 before the next generation's spike; recall counts, by contrast, declined steadily from four in 2010 to just one in 2015. The data doesn't specify root causes, but the top complaint categories for 2015 are Engine (76), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (48), Unknown Or Other (11), and Power Train, Engine (6), with seven crash and eight fire complaints recorded. TSB volume remains elevated across the generation's final years (168–172), suggesting ongoing service activity despite low recall counts. Compared to the 2016–2017 surge, the 2015 model avoids the worst of the next generation's early issues while carrying the highest TSB count of its run. For a buyer prioritizing a lower-complaint, single-recall year before the redesign's turbulence, 2015 is a reasonable choice if the high TSB volume and engine/brake complaint concentrations are addressed during pre-purchase inspection.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
172
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
224
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 8 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 224 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine76
Service Brakes, Hydraulic48
Unknown Or Other11
Power Train,Engine6
Unknown Or Other,Engine6
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System4
Service Brakes4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V056000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 03/02/2022

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 172 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
26-01-033H TSB2026-03-26EngineThis TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based…
26-01-033H DN2026-03-26EngineThis TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Tucson take?

5.0 qt of 5W-20 API certification, SL or SM-is preferred. Above 0 degreesF 10W-30 API certification, SL or SM, All temperatures 5W-20 or 5W-30 API certification, SL or SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Tucson have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.