Cheap Hyundai Tucson Gearbox

The Tucson has run across distinct generations in the UK: the first generation (Mk1) ran from 2004 to 2010, the second generation (Mk2, also sold as the ix35) ran from 2010 to 2015, and the third generation (Mk3) ran from 2015 to 2021 with a facelift in 2018. Gearbox compatibility follows the engine code above all else, so a unit from the same generation with a matching engine code is your starting point — always supply your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) when getting a quote from a breaker, as this is the single most reliable way to match a used gearbox. Never assume a gearbox fits based on year alone.

These two cars sit either side of the Mk3 facelift boundary (2015–2018 pre-facelift, 2018–2021 facelift), so while the generation is the same, there is a real risk of ancillary or mounting differences introduced at the facelift point. If your engine codes and gearbox types match exactly, fitment may well be possible, but you should confirm directly with the breaker against your specific registration before purchasing. Do not rely on the year alone to establish compatibility across a facelift boundary.

For the Hyundai Tucson, trim levels such as SE, SE Nav, Premium, Premium SE, and N Line do not determine which gearbox is fitted — what matters is the engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and whether the car has a manual or automatic gearbox. A gearbox from an SE can fit a Premium or N Line car provided those mechanical details match, and the trim level itself is not a barrier to interchange. Be aware that cosmetic or interior differences between trims are irrelevant to gearbox fitment, so don't let a difference in trim put you off an otherwise mechanically matching donor car.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly — petrol and diesel variants use different gearboxes and they are not interchangeable. Within each fuel type you also need to match the engine code precisely, as the Tucson has been offered with several different petrols and diesels across its generations. Give the breaker your engine code alongside your fuel type and transmission type (manual or automatic) to get an accurate match.

Whether the replacement gearbox needs to be paired or coded to your vehicle's ECU or immobiliser system is something you must confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as this can vary and is not something we can state as a blanket rule. Some automated or dual-clutch units in particular may have coding requirements that a standard manual gearbox does not. Ask the breaker this question directly before you buy, and factor any required coding work into your budget.

The Hyundai ix35 (2010–2015) is mechanically the same vehicle as the second-generation Tucson sold in other markets, so a gearbox from an ix35 with a matching engine code is generally considered the same unit. However, you must still match the engine code exactly, as both the Tucson Mk2 and ix35 were offered with a range of engines across that production run. Confirm the full details with the breaker against your registration to be sure before committing.