Hyundai Tucson Handbrake Lever Replacement Parts

This depends on the generation. The first-generation Tucson (Mk1, 2004–2010) and second-generation (Mk2, known as the ix35 in the UK, 2010–2015) both used a conventional mechanical handbrake lever. The third-generation Tucson (Mk3, 2015–2021) and fourth-generation (Mk4, 2021 onwards) moved to an electronic parking brake button, so no physical handbrake lever exists on those models. Make sure you know which generation you have before searching for this part.

These are two different generations — the Mk1 Tucson ran from 2004–2010, while the ix35 (Mk2) ran from 2010–2015 — so the levers are not the same unit and will not interchange directly. You need a lever sourced from another Mk1 Tucson (2004–2010) to have the best chance of a match. Confirm the exact part compatibility with the breaker against your registration before buying.

For a mechanical handbrake lever on the Mk1 Tucson (2004–2010), trim level is unlikely to affect the core lever mechanism itself, as this is a functional rather than decorative component. You may notice cosmetic differences such as the leather or plastic gaiter finish varying between trims, but the underlying lever and fitment should be consistent across the range. Confirm with the breaker that the gaiter style matches if the appearance matters to you.

No — the handbrake lever on the Mk1 Tucson (2004–2010) is an interior mechanical component and engine choice has no bearing on fitment. Whether you have a petrol or diesel variant, the lever should be the same. Focus instead on confirming the generation matches rather than worrying about engine codes.

The ix35 (Mk2, 2010–2015) did use a conventional mechanical handbrake lever, so the part does exist on your vehicle. Any lever from within the Mk2 ix35 (2010–2015) range is your best starting point, though you should confirm with the breaker against your registration that the specific unit matches, particularly if there were any mid-life running changes. The ix35 received a facelift around 2013, so mention your exact year to the breaker to rule out any subtle differences.

The Mk3 Tucson (2015–2021) uses an electronic parking brake operated by a button rather than a traditional lever, so there is no mechanical handbrake lever to replace on this generation. If your parking brake is faulty, the issue will be with the electronic parking brake motor, switch, or control module rather than a lever assembly. A Hyundai specialist or auto electrician would be the right port of call for diagnosis on an electronic parking brake fault.