Used Hyundai Tucson Window Regulator

The Tucson has run across three generations in the UK: the first generation (JM) ran from 2004 to 2009, the second generation (LM/ix35-based, sold as Tucson in some markets but replaced here by the ix35) was followed by the third generation (TL) from 2015 to 2021, with a facelift in 2018, and the fourth generation (NX4) from 2021 onwards. Generation is the single most important factor for window regulator fitment, as the door shell and regulator mechanism differ between each. Always quote your generation and year to the breaker so they can match the correct unit.

Both a 2016 and a 2019 Tucson fall within the third generation (TL, 2015–2021), but 2018 brought a facelift that may have introduced changes to door components including the regulator mechanism. Whether a pre-facelift (2015–2017) regulator crosses over to a post-facelift (2018–2021) car is not something we can confirm as fact, so you should check this directly with the breaker against both registration numbers. Always specify NS (nearside/passenger) or OS (offside/driver) and which door position when enquiring.

For window regulator fitment, trim level — whether SE, Premium, Sport, or N Line — does not affect compatibility, as the door frame and regulator mechanism are the same across the range within a given generation. You may receive a regulator with a different motor specification (for example, if the donor car had a different power-window setup), so confirm with the breaker whether the motor type matches your car's original if you have any concerns. The regulator itself is a fitment item, not a cosmetic one, so trim name alone is not a barrier to a correct match.

Yes — front and rear regulators are completely different parts and are not interchangeable, so always specify which door you need when contacting a breaker. The Tucson is a five-door SUV across all UK generations, so there is no three-door versus five-door complication to worry about here. You must also specify NS (nearside, passenger/left) or OS (offside, driver/right) as each side uses a mirror-image mechanism.

Tell the breaker your registration number, the generation or year of your Tucson, that you need the OS (offside/driver's side) front door window regulator, and whether your windows are electrically operated. Confirming the exact motor and regulator type against your registration is advisable, as mid-range specification changes within a generation can affect whether the electric motor assembly matches — the breaker can verify this. Providing your reg is the most reliable way to ensure you get the right unit.

The ix35 (2009–2015) is a related but distinct model from the Tucson, and while they share some Hyundai platform DNA, door architecture and regulator fitment are not guaranteed to be interchangeable. This is exactly the kind of cross-model question to put directly to the breaker with both registration numbers, as they can compare the physical part references. Do not assume compatibility on the basis of brand or platform alone.