2015 Hyundai Tucson MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2015 Hyundai Tucson is rated 22 to 25 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions, plus a hydrogen fuel-cell version; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2015 Hyundai Tucson · 5 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

25MPG combined

23 city 28 highway

$2,700 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $1,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,700 to $3,050 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2014.

Fewer complaints than a typical Tucson year

The 2015 drew 14 owner complaints in its first three years, against 146 for a typical Tucson year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.

Years to avoid: 2016 and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Tucson year ranked The 2015 Tucson's recalls and problems

Every 2015 Tucson version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
Gas
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Tucson 2WD	25 mpg	23 / 28	$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Tucson 2WD	23 mpg	21 / 28	$2,900
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Tucson AWD	22 mpg	21 / 25	$3,050
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Tucson AWD	22 mpg	20 / 25	$3,050
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hydrogen fuel cell · FWD EPA listing: Tucson Fuel Cell · Hydrogen; EPA publishes no fuel price	50 MPGe	49 / 51	–

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,682	$223	$13,410
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,915	$243	$14,576
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,048	$254	$15,239
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,048	$254	$15,239

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50. The fuel-cell version is left out because EPA publishes no hydrogen price.

Hyundai Tucson MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 25 to 29 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2022. Hybrid: 38 mpg (2022 to 2026).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2015: gas 25 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Hyundai Tucson best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	26	–
2011	25	–
2012	25	–
2013	25	–
2014	25	–
2015	25	–
2016	28	–
2017	28	–
2018	27	–
2019	26	–
2020	25	–
2021	25	–
2022	29	38
2023	28	38
2024	28	38
2025	28	38
2026	28	38

Every Tucson year's ratings in one table

How the 2015 Tucson compares

2015 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2015 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Honda CR-V Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,400
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,400
Subaru Forester Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Hyundai Tucson This page Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Kia Sportage Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$3,550

2015 Tucson recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 227 owner complaints for the 2015 Tucson.

Owners most often describe engine failure (52 complaints, 23%), then loss of power (29). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars for the versions it has rated.

See the 2015 Tucson recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2015 Hyundai Tucson's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 to 3 mpg: the 2.0L 4-cyl gets 25 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 22 with AWD.

Does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2015 Hyundai Tucson version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2015 Tucson's MPG compare with the 2014?

For 2015, the best gas version is rated 25 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.