Second Hand Hyundai Tucson Camshaft

Every Hyundai Tucson engine — petrol or diesel — has at least one camshaft, as all internal combustion engines rely on camshafts to operate the valves, so this is a genuine part on every variant of this model. Most modern Tucson engines are twin-cam (DOHC), meaning they have both an inlet and an exhaust camshaft per cylinder bank, so when sourcing a replacement you need to confirm which camshaft you need — inlet or exhaust — and for which bank if it is a V-configuration or multi-bank engine. Always have your engine code to hand, as this is the single most important detail for matching the correct camshaft.

The first-generation Tucson ran from 2004 to 2015 and the second generation from 2015 to 2020, and these generations used different engine families, so a camshaft from a Mk1 will not simply swap into a Mk2. Engine codes changed significantly between these generations, and even where fuel type appears the same, internal dimensions and timing profiles differ. Always match by engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — and confirm compatibility with the breaker before purchasing.

The second-generation Tucson (2015–2020) received a facelift around 2018, and while some engine codes carried across that refresh, there can be running changes to internal components that affect camshaft compatibility even within the same engine code. The engine code is your most reliable guide, and if the code on the donor vehicle matches yours exactly, fitment is much more likely — but confirm any mid-production ancillary or specification changes directly with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Trim level has no effect on camshaft fitment — the camshaft is entirely determined by the engine fitted to the car, not by whether it is SE, SR, Premium, or any other trim grade. A camshaft from an SE-spec Tucson with the same engine code as your Premium-spec Tucson is mechanically identical for this purpose. The only differences you might notice between trim-level donor cars are cosmetic or ancillary features unrelated to the engine internals, so focus purely on matching the engine code.

Yes, fuel type matters enormously for camshaft fitment — diesel and petrol engines have completely different camshaft profiles, dimensions, and timing requirements, so a diesel camshaft will not fit a petrol engine and vice versa. Even within petrol or diesel variants, different displacements and engine codes will have different camshafts, so year alone is never sufficient to establish a match. Always provide both your fuel type and your full engine code to the breaker to ensure you are quoted the correct part.

Yes, the third-generation Tucson (2020 onwards), including mild-hybrid (MHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, still uses a conventional internal combustion engine at its core and therefore has camshafts in the same way as a non-hybrid model. The hybrid system adds electric components alongside the engine but does not replace the fundamental valve-train architecture. That said, hybrid engine variants may have specific camshaft specifications tied to their particular engine code, so supply your exact engine code and confirm with the breaker that the donor vehicle's engine matches yours precisely.