Second Hand Hyundai Tucson Gearbox Mount

The Tucson has gone through distinct generations — the first generation (Mk1, 2004–2010), second generation (Mk2, 2010–2015), and third generation (Mk3, 2015–2021, facelifted 2018) — and gearbox mounts are not interchangeable across these generational boundaries due to changes in engine lineup and subframe design. Within a generation, fitment is primarily driven by engine code and gearbox type (manual or automatic), so always confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check before buying. If your Tucson sits near a boundary year, check with the breaker against your exact registration to be sure.

The Mk3 Tucson ran from 2015 to 2021, with a facelift introduced for the 2018 model year, so a 2017 and a 2019 car sit either side of that facelift boundary. Engine codes and gearbox configurations can carry across a facelift but mounting arrangements sometimes change mid-production, so while fitment is possible it is not guaranteed. Supply the breaker with your registration and engine code and ask them to confirm compatibility before purchasing.

Yes, the Tucson does have a gearbox mount — it is a genuine part fitted across all generations to locate and cushion the gearbox against the subframe. All Tucson variants, whether petrol or diesel, manual or automatic, use engine and gearbox mounting assemblies, so this is a standard part you will find available from UK breakers. The specific mount design varies by engine code and gearbox type, so make sure you match those details when sourcing a used unit.

Trim level has no bearing on gearbox mount fitment — S, SE, Sport, and Premium grades all use the same mount for a given engine and gearbox combination. What matters is the engine code and whether the car has a manual or automatic gearbox, not the trim badge or any cosmetic differences between grades. Confirm the engine code from your V5 and tell the breaker whether your car is manual or auto and they will be able to match the right part.

Yes, fuel type matters because petrol and diesel engines are physically different units producing different torque characteristics, and the gearbox mounts are engineered accordingly. Within fuel type, the engine code is the most reliable guide — for example, a 1.6 T-GDI petrol and a 2.0 CRDi diesel will use different mounts even within the same generation. Always quote your engine code (found on your V5 logbook or via a VIN check) when getting a quote from a breaker.

The Tucson has been offered in both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive layouts, and the gearbox mount can differ between them because the drivetrain arrangement — particularly the presence of a transfer case on 4WD models — affects how the gearbox is positioned and supported. When sourcing a used mount, tell the breaker your drivetrain layout as well as your engine code and gearbox type. This ensures they match a mount from a donor car with the same setup as yours.