Used Hyundai Tucson Shock Absorber

The Hyundai Tucson ran in its second generation (Mk2, also known as the ix35-successor) from 2010 to 2015, with the third generation (Mk3) launching in 2015 — your 2016 car is a Mk3, while a 2013 car is a Mk2, so these sit either side of a generation boundary. The platform and suspension geometry changed substantially between those generations, meaning a direct swap is unlikely, but you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before ordering. Never assume fitment across a generation change.

Both years sit within the third generation Mk3 Tucson (2015–2020 pre-facelift, facelifted from around 2018), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but whether the facelift brought any suspension specification changes is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations. Engine size can also influence damper specification on this generation, so make sure the breaker knows your engine as well as your year. Always verify before purchasing a used part.

For the Hyundai Tucson Mk3, trim levels such as S, SE Nav, Premium, and Premium SE reflect infotainment, upholstery, and equipment differences rather than suspension specification changes, so trim alone does not determine shock absorber fitment. The absorber from an S-trim car of the same generation and engine size should correspond to one from a Premium SE, though you may find cosmetic differences in things like dust covers or mounting hardware finish. Confirm the engine size and year match with your breaker, as that matters more than the trim badge.

Yes, side matters: the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver's side) shock absorbers are handed and are not interchangeable. Always tell your breaker which corner you need — NS front, OS front, NS rear, or OS rear — to make sure you get the correct unit. Fitting the wrong side is a straightforward mistake to avoid by being specific when requesting a quote.

Potentially yes — larger or heavier engines can influence suspension tuning and damper specification, so a 2.0-litre or 2.4-litre petrol or a diesel variant may not share an identical shock absorber with a smaller-engined car even within the same generation. Always give your breaker your exact engine size and fuel type alongside the year and registration when requesting a quote. This is one of the key details that separates a well-matched used part from a misfit.

The Mk3 Tucson ran from 2015 and received a facelift in the 2018–2019 period, so a listing covering 2015–2020 does span the pre-facelift and facelifted cars. For many running-gear components the specification carried over, but whether a specific shock absorber crosses that facelift boundary without change is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than rely on a broad listing. Ask the breaker to check your reg directly to be sure.