Second Hand Hyundai Tucson Bonnet Latch

The third-generation Tucson (Mk3) ran from 2015 to 2021, but received a facelift in 2018 that brought changes to the front end including the grille and bonnet line, so a 2016 and 2019 car sit either side of that facelift boundary. Whether the bonnet latch itself interchanges across that 2018 facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying. The mechanical latch mechanism can sometimes carry over even when panels change, but this isn't guaranteed.

The 2013 Tucson belongs to the second-generation (Mk2, 2009–2015), while a 2016 car is third-generation (Mk3, 2015–2021), so these are different platforms with different front-end structures. A bonnet latch from a Mk2 is very unlikely to be a straight swap onto a Mk3 and we would not expect these to interchange. Always confirm part numbers with the breaker against both registrations to be certain.

No — trim level does not affect bonnet latch fitment on the Tucson. Whether your car is an S, SE, Sport, Premium, or Premium SE, the bonnet and its latch are shared across the range within the same generation and facelift period. Focus instead on matching the correct generation and whether your car is pre- or post-facelift when sourcing from a breaker.

Within the third generation (Mk3), cars from 2015 up to the 2018 facelift should share the same bonnet latch, and cars from 2018 to 2021 should share the same latch with each other. The second-generation Mk2 ran from 2009 to 2015 and has its own bonnet latch that is not interchangeable with the Mk3. Whether the latch crosses the 2018 facelift boundary is worth checking directly with your breaker against your registration, as the part itself may or may not have changed.

No — the bonnet latch is part of the front body structure and is the same regardless of whether your Tucson has a petrol or diesel engine, or whether it is front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. All Tucson variants have a conventional front-opening bonnet with a latch, so engine and drivetrain can be ignored when searching. Just focus on the generation and facelift period when asking a breaker for a quote.

The 2018 facelift updated the Tucson's front end, and while the bonnet latch mechanism may or may not have changed, this is exactly the kind of cross-facelift fitment question you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume either way. Provide both the donor car's registration and your own to the breaker so they can check part numbers before you commit. Never assume fitment across a facelift boundary without that verification.