Cheap Hyundai Tucson Central Locking Motor

A central locking motor (sometimes called a door lock actuator) is the small electric motor inside each door that physically moves the locking mechanism when you press the key fob or interior button. The Hyundai Tucson does have these fitted to all variants across all generations, as central locking was standard across the entire Tucson range in the UK. You'll typically need one per door, so make sure you specify which door position — nearside front, offside front, nearside rear or offside rear — when getting a quote from a breaker.

The Tucson ran in three distinct generations: the first-gen from 2004 to 2010, the second-gen (JM/ix35-era replacement, sold in some markets, though in the UK the ix35 took over) and then the third-gen Tucson TL from 2015 to 2020, followed by the fourth-gen NX4 from 2021 onwards. Door actuator housings and connector pinouts typically change between generations, so a first-gen unit is very unlikely to be a direct plug-in fit for a third or fourth-gen car. Confirm the exact generation and door position with your breaker against your registration before ordering.

The third-gen Tucson TL ran from 2015 to 2020 and received a facelift in 2018, but the facelift primarily affected exterior panels, lights and infotainment rather than door internals. In most cases the door lock actuator carries over unchanged across the 2018 facelift, but door loom connectors can occasionally differ on facelifted cars, so it is worth asking your breaker to check the part number against your specific registration to be sure.

Trim level does not affect the central locking motor itself — an S, SE, Premium or Premium SE Tucson all use the same actuator for a given door position within the same generation. The locking mechanism is the same regardless of whether your car has extra comfort or technology features added at higher trim levels. Just make sure you match the generation and the correct door (NS/OS, front/rear) rather than worrying about trim.

No, the engine type and drivetrain layout have no bearing on the door lock actuator. A 1.6 petrol, a 2.0 diesel, a 2WD or a 4WD Tucson will all use the same central locking motor for the same door position within the same generation. Focus on getting the right generation and door position, and your breaker will be able to supply the correct unit from any donor vehicle of that generation.

The fourth-gen NX4 Tucson launched in 2021 and is a substantially different vehicle from the third-gen TL, with redesigned door structures and updated wiring. A direct swap between these generations is unlikely to work without modification, and fitting the wrong actuator could leave a door unable to lock or unlock properly. Ask your breaker to verify the part number against both donor and recipient registrations before purchase.