Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Hyundai Tucson (2015–2017) Reliability

The Hyundai Tucson (2015–2017) scores 67/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from ADAC, DVSA, NHTSA, TÜV data. The most-flagged failure mode is 1.6 t-gdi engine bearing / knock, typically surfacing between 60,000 and 150,000 km. Workshop repair runs €2,000–€5,000. Estimated used prices span €6,600–€11,100.

Composite Score
67
/ 100
Average
Sources: ADAC · DVSA · NHTSA · TÜV · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2015–2017
Est. used price€6,600–€11,100
Documented issues1
Listings in catalogue24
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2013–2019 · 2026 report · n=2821
2821 complaints across 5 sampled year(s); resolved model="TUCSON"
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25
/ 100
ADAC (European Auto Club)
All model years · 2025 report
9.7/1000 breakdowns
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63
/ 100
TÜV (Germany)
All model years · 2025 report
HU defect rate (TÜV Report 2025): 2-3yr 3.5%
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83
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=166325
166,325 UK MOT tests · overall 15.0% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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75
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=110465
110,465 UK MOT tests · overall 14.6% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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72
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 166,325 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
70
11.1% fail vs 10.9% fleet
53,783 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
78
15.3% fail vs 19.2% fleet
105,915 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
70
32.3% fail vs 32.1% fleet
365 tests
Age 15–20 yrs
66
43.0% fail vs 38.8% fleet
6,262 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Brake pads
8,528
26.1%
#2
Wipers
7,221
22.1%
#3
Tread depth
6,970
21.4%
#4
Condition
5,343
16.4%
#5
Windscreen
4,550
14.0%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

Known Issues

Specific failure modes documented across European workshops, owner forums, and TSBs. Costs in EUR (and USD reference) reflect typical retail European labor + parts ranges — specialist shops at the low end, dealer pricing at the high end.

1.6 T-GDI engine bearing / knock
Typical at 60,000–150,000 km
TL Tucson + Kia Sportage QL 1.6 T-GDI (Gamma II) bearing failure with knock at idle; some markets had recall. Verify recall completion.
€2,000–€5,000high

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