Second Hand Hyundai ix35 Window Regulator

The Hyundai ix35 ran from 2010 to 2015 in the UK, with a facelift arriving in 2013 that brought styling updates but kept the same basic door structure. For window regulator purposes the key things that matter are the side (NS for passenger/left, OS for driver/right) and whether you have a 3-door or 5-door model, not the engine or spec level. Parts from anywhere in the 2010–2015 range are likely to share the same regulator for a given door, but always confirm against your registration with the breaker to be sure.

The ix35 received its facelift in 2013, so a 2011 car is pre-facelift and a 2014 is post-facelift. The door shells on the ix35 did not fundamentally change at the facelift, meaning the regulator mechanism is generally considered the same, but because this crosses a named model boundary you should confirm the interchange with the breaker quoting against your exact registration before buying.

Yes, this is one of the most important things to get right. Front door window regulators on 3-door and 5-door variants are not interchangeable because the door geometry and glass dimensions differ between the two body styles. Always tell the breaker whether you have a 3-door or 5-door as well as which side (NS or OS) when you request a quote.

For the window regulator itself, trim level does not affect fitment — the door frame and regulator mechanism are the same whether you have a Classic, Comfort, Style or Premium model. The only fitment details that matter are the door side (NS/OS) and body style (3-door or 5-door). Bear in mind that higher-spec cars may have had electric regulators as standard, so if you are fitting a regulator from a lower-spec donor car you should confirm with the breaker that the electric or manual operation matches your car's setup.

Side absolutely matters — NS (nearside, passenger side, left) and OS (offside, driver side, right) window regulators are mirror images of each other and will not swap over. When contacting a breaker, always state the side clearly using NS or OS as well as front or rear, so there is no confusion. Getting this wrong is one of the most common ordering mistakes with window regulators.

The ix35 was sold in the UK across 2010–2015 with a facelift in 2013, and for a given door position the regulator design is generally consistent across that span. However, a blanket listing like that still requires you to verify side (NS/OS) and body style (3-door or 5-door) are correct for your car, and it is worth asking the breaker to cross-reference your registration to confirm before purchase.