Cheap Hyundai Tucson Seat Belt

The Tucson has had three generations in the UK: the first generation (JM) ran from 2004 to 2010, the second generation (LM/ix35, badged Tucson in some markets but sold in the UK as the ix35) ran from 2010 to 2015, and the third generation (TL) ran from 2015 to 2020 with a facelift in 2018. Seat belts are generation-specific, so a belt from the TL (2015–2020) will not simply swap into a first-gen (2004–2010) car. Always tell your breaker your exact registration so they can confirm the right generation for your vehicle.

Both a 2017 and a 2019 Tucson fall within the third-generation TL, though the 2019 car is a post-facelift model (facelift arrived in 2018) and a 2017 car is pre-facelift. Whether the seat belt assembly crosses that 2018 facelift boundary without modification is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as interior components can change subtly at a facelift. Also make sure you match the correct side (NS/DS) and seating position.

Trim level can matter for the Tucson because higher trims such as Premium and Premium SE may feature different seat styles or integrated belt guides compared to entry-level S or SE trims, which could affect the belt assembly or anchor points. In many cases the core belt mechanism is shared across trims within the same generation, but cosmetic differences in the retractor cover or anchor finisher mean what you receive may look slightly different to your original. Confirm the trim level of the donor car with your breaker to get the closest match, and check the side (NS/OS) and row (front/rear) as well.

A seat belt that has never been deployed in a crash is generally considered reusable, but a pretensioner seat belt is a safety-critical, single-use component — if the donor car was involved in a collision and the pretensioner fired, that belt must not be reused. Always ask your breaker to confirm the belt was not deployed before purchase. Because seat belts with pretensioners are safety-critical, professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended rather than DIY installation.

No — the 2009 car is a first-generation JM Tucson (2004–2010) and the 2012 vehicle is a second-generation LM, sold in the UK as the ix35 (2010–2015); these are entirely different platforms and seat belts are not interchangeable between them. You need to source a belt specifically matching the generation, side, and seating position of your own car. Give the breaker your full registration to make sure they pull from the correct donor vehicle.

No — the engine type has no bearing on seat belt fitment for the Tucson; belts are matched by generation, trim level, seating position, and side (NS/OS), not by what is under the bonnet. You can safely ignore the engine specification when describing your needs to a breaker, but do make sure to confirm the generation, the row (front or rear), and whether you need the nearside or offside belt.