Hyundai Tucson Bulkhead Replacement Parts

The Tucson has run in three clear generations in the UK: the first generation (JM) from 2004 to 2010, the second generation (LM/ix35 platform) from 2010 to 2015, and the third generation (TL) from 2015 to 2021. Each generation uses a completely different platform and body structure, so bulkheads do not cross between generations. Always source your bulkhead from the correct generation for your vehicle.

The third-generation Tucson (TL) ran from 2015 to 2021 and received a facelift in 2018. The bulkhead sits deep in the body structure and is unlikely to have changed between the pre- and post-facelift TL, but pressing changes between the same-platform variants are exactly the kind of detail you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying. Name the boundary – 2018 facelift – when you contact them so they can check against their stock.

For a Tucson bulkhead, trim level does not affect fitment – whether your car is an S, SE, Premium, or Premium SE, the underlying body structure is the same within a given generation. You may find cosmetic differences in how interior trim clips or sound-deadening material is attached, but the bulkhead itself is shared. Focus your search on matching the generation rather than the trim name.

The second-generation Tucson (LM, 2010–2015) and the Hyundai ix35 share the same platform and are closely related, but whether pressing and mounting details are identical is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume. Ask the breaker to cross-reference both models against your VIN or plate, as this is exactly the kind of same-platform variant question where subtle differences can catch buyers out.

Both a 2007 and a 2009 Tucson fall within the first generation (JM, 2004–2010), so they share the same platform and the bulkhead should be directly comparable. That said, confirm with the breaker against your registration in case of any mid-generation pressing changes, which are the one area where even same-generation parts occasionally differ. Your breaker can check their stock part against your plate to be sure.

The fourth-generation Tucson (NX4) launched in the UK in 2021 on an entirely new platform, so its bulkhead is not interchangeable with any third-generation (TL, 2015–2021) part. Always verify which generation you have – the easiest check is your registration year – and source accordingly. Never assume a newer-looking bulkhead will fit an older shell.