Used Hyundai Tucson Wiper Motor

The Hyundai Tucson has three main generations sold in the UK: the first generation (TL) ran from 2015 to 2021 with a facelift in 2018, the second generation (NX4) launched in 2021, and the earlier 'JM' generation ran from 2004 to 2010. Generation is the key factor for wiper motor fitment, as motors are designed around the specific bodyshell and wiper linkage of each generation. When getting quotes from a breaker, confirm your exact generation against your registration to make sure you're getting the right unit.

This question spans the 2018 facelift of the first-generation Tucson (TL, 2015–2021), and while both years sit within the same generation, facelifts can sometimes bring changes to wiper system components. Motors from pre-facelift (2015–2017) and post-facelift (2018–2021) Tucsons may well interchange, but you should confirm this directly with the breaker by providing your registration, as we can't guarantee compatibility across that facelift boundary.

Yes, front and rear wiper motors are completely different parts and are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, make sure you specify whether you need the front motor (which drives the linkage across the windscreen) or the rear motor (mounted in the tailgate). Getting the wrong one is a common and avoidable mistake, so be clear upfront.

Trim level does not affect wiper motor fitment on the Tucson — the motor is determined by the generation and whether it is front or rear, not by whether the car is an S, SE, Premium, or Premium SE. A motor pulled from a basic S model will fit a Premium SE of the same generation and axle position. Bear in mind that cosmetic surrounds or finisher panels around the wiper area may differ slightly between trims, but the motor itself is the same.

The original Tucson (JM generation, 2004–2010) is a significantly older and different bodyshell to the later TL generation (2015–2021) or the current NX4 (2021 onwards), so motors from these generations are not interchangeable. Each generation has its own wiper system design, mounting points, and connector configurations. Always source a motor from the same generation as your vehicle and confirm with the breaker using your registration.

Hyundai does share some components across its model range, but wiper motors are designed around each model's specific bodyshell and linkage geometry, so cross-model fitment is not straightforward. It is possible that certain Hyundai or Kia models sharing a platform with your generation of Tucson may use a compatible motor, but this is something you should put directly to the breaker with your registration and the donor vehicle's details rather than assume.