Hyundai Tucson 2015 Problems

This has cropped up before in relatively new Hyundais and seems to be a software – rather than a hardware – problem. The solution is to take the car to a Hyundai dealer who will be able to reload the unit’s software and all should be well.

I’ve also heard of the odd case where the entire head unit was replaced by Hyundai, but reloading the software (which should take only a few minutes) seems to be the most common fix.

By buying a new HR-V you’re getting the benefits of driving a car that no one has driven before you, you know its history, so it’s a know quantity. By buying a used car you are gambling that it has been looked after, it hasn’t been crashed or damaged in any major way. You’re also buying a car that will have done upwards of 100,000 km, so its usable life going forward is reduced compared to a new car. As long as the HR-V fits your needs and wants it’s probably the best way to go.

You first need to check that the wheel alignment is set correctly. If it is, and the vehicle is still pulling left, that is down the crown of the road towards the kerb, then talk to a suspension expert about what can be down to counter the problem.

Was the paint protection you bought provided by Hyundai, or was it, as I suspect, a product provided by the dealer and not the car company itself? You first need to identify who supplied the protection product, because that will determine whom you need to approach about sorting the problem. If it was a product supplied by the dealer then it's the dealer and the company that provided the protection product that you need to be dealing with. There should be a warranty that came with the protection product, so check that as well to see what it and what isn't covered.

That's good to hear. I know there were plenty of waves at Hyundai HQ after we highlighted the poor performance of the "Blu-toot" in many of the group's cars.

Kia and Hyundai are both good, with the Tucson currently ahead, but before he commits he should also drive a Mazda CX-5 as it's best in class today and gets The Tick.

The diesel is definitely the better engine choice in the Tucson, but you'll be giving up some headroom in the Highlander as — like virtually all sunroofs — it pinches a bit of roof clearance.

The Kuga is a good drive but, like Rob, you should get her to test drive the Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson before making a decision.

I would not recommend a Captiva. At the moment, the CX-5 is best in class but the Tucson also gets The Tick.

You should drive and compare the CX-5, the long-term leader in its class, and the new Tucson. Don’t go for seven seats unless you really need them because of the extra price and ongoing penalty in running costs.