Used Hyundai Tucson CV Joints

CV joints exist on all Hyundai Tucson variants because the Tucson has always been front-wheel drive as standard, with four-wheel drive available across all generations — both layouts use CV joints to transfer drive to the front wheels, and the 4WD versions also use them at the rear. So regardless of engine size or drivetrain choice, your Tucson will have CV joints. What does vary is the exact joint size and specification, which is linked to the generation and drivetrain, so always confirm those details with the breaker against your registration.

The first-generation Tucson ran from 2004 to 2009 and the second generation from 2010 to 2015, and these are entirely different platforms with different suspension geometry, so CV joints from one will not fit the other. Always source parts from the same generation as your vehicle. Confirm the exact specification with the breaker using your registration number before purchasing.

The third-generation Tucson ran from 2015 to 2021, with a facelift arriving in 2018 — within the same generation, CV joints may well be compatible across the facelift boundary, but this is not guaranteed because running gear specifications can change at a facelift. Name the boundary confidently to your breaker and ask them to verify compatibility against both registration numbers before committing to a purchase.

Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Hyundai Tucson — S, SE, Sport Line, and Premium trims all share the same driveshaft and CV joint specifications for a given generation and drivetrain combination. What does matter is whether the car is front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, since 4WD models use additional rear CV joints. Focus on matching the generation, drivetrain layout, and engine size rather than trim level, and confirm with the breaker against your registration.

Engine size can influence the specification of CV joints because larger or more powerful engines may require joints rated to handle greater torque. The Tucson has been offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines across its generations, so a 2.0-litre or 2.4-litre unit may not share the same joints as a 1.6-litre engine even within the same generation. Always tell the breaker your exact engine size and whether your car is FWD or 4WD so they can match the correct specification to your vehicle.

Yes — CV joints are side-specific, so you must tell the breaker whether you need the nearside (NS, left-hand side, kerb side) or offside (OS, right-hand side, driver's side) joint. On 4WD Tucsons you will also need to clarify whether the joint is for the front or rear axle. Getting this wrong means the part will not fit, so be clear about which corner of the vehicle you are replacing before the breaker sources the part.