Used Hyundai Tucson Wheel Hub

The Tucson has had three generations sold in the UK: the first generation (JM) ran from 2004 to 2009, the second generation (LM/ix35 badged in some markets, but UK Tucson resumed with the third generation) returned as the third generation (TL) from 2015 to 2020 with a facelift around 2018, and the fourth generation (NX4) runs from 2021 onwards. The wheel hub is part of the running gear and is generation-specific, so a hub from one generation will not be a straightforward swap into another. Always confirm the generation against your registration when speaking to the breaker.

Both the 2016 and 2019 Tucson fall within the third generation (TL), which ran from 2015 to 2020 with a facelift introduced around 2018. Hubs from within the same generation are often compatible, but mid-generation running gear revisions can sometimes affect brake-related components that the hub interfaces with. Confirm with the breaker quoting your exact registration so they can check whether any brake upgrade differences apply across the facelift boundary.

Engine size can matter because larger or more powerful engines are sometimes paired with bigger brakes, which in turn can mean a different hub specification to match the larger bearing or brake arrangement. On the Tucson range this is worth checking if you are sourcing a hub from a 1.6 engine car for a 2.0 or 2.4 engined vehicle, for example. Tell the breaker both your engine size and registration to make sure the hub and its associated brake dimensions are a match.

For the Tucson, trim levels such as S, SE, Premium, and Premium SE are primarily about interior, infotainment, and cosmetic features rather than the running gear. Wheel hub fitment is driven by generation and engine size, not trim level, so a hub from an SE should not be ruled out simply because your car is a Premium SE. Bear in mind that higher trims may have come with larger alloy wheels, so the hub itself is the same but double-check the brake disc size with the breaker to be sure everything lines up.

Yes, side matters — nearside (NS) is the passenger side and offside (OS) is the driver's side, and you must match this when ordering. Although front hubs on many cars are interchangeable side to side, rear hubs can differ due to bearing orientation or ABS sensor routing, so it is safest to specify the exact corner you need. Tell the breaker which corner you are replacing — front NS, front OS, rear NS, or rear OS — along with your registration.

The third-generation Tucson (TL) covers 2015 to 2020 and received a facelift around 2018, and hubs from within this generation are broadly likely to be compatible. However, whether a hub from a pre-facelift 2015–2017 car crosses over to a post-facelift 2018–2020 car without issue is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as mid-generation brake specification changes can affect hub compatibility. Providing your registration number gives the breaker the best chance of cross-referencing the exact part required.