Hyundai Tucson Problems

Are you having problems with your Hyundai Tucson? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Hyundai Tucson issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Hyundai Tucson in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Hyundai Tucson 2018: When is the new version coming out?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 29 May 2018

Hyundai showed the next-generation Tucson at the 2018 New York Motor Show only a few months ago. While an official launch date hasn't been confirmed for the 2019 model it is expected to reach Australia in the third-quarter of this year.

Hyundai Tucson: How do you remove the radio?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 29 May 2018

Using a pair of trim removal tools pry the top trim panel above the radio unit from the dash. Start from the edge on the passenger side and be prepared to use some muscle as the panel is clipped in very securely. Remove three Phillips head screws from the top of the radio unit, then the two small plastic clips near those screws. The fascia and two vents beside it can be pried out of their fastening clips. There are four Phillips head screws holding the radio unit in place. Undo them, unplug the unit and it slides out.

Hyundai Tucson 2018: How long is it?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 21 May 2018

The current Hyundai Tucson Highlander measures 4475mm from nose to tail, whereas the base model Active is 4477mm. On top of the length, other dimensions include height (1655mm), width (1850mm), and ground clearance (172mm-182mm).

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Hyundai Tucson: Is it 4wd or Front Wheel Drive?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 21 May 2018

Hyundai's Tucson is available in Active, Elite and Highlander specifications, with the Active and Elite available as a front wheel drive or all wheel drive, and the six Highlander models all wheel drive only. No Tucson is available in rear wheel drive or dedicated 4x4 (which would feature low-range on the transmission). While all wheel drive models send power to all four wheels, the lack of a low-range option means they are not considered 4x4s.

Hyundai Tucson: Is it a reliable & good car?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 17 May 2018

Properly maintained (which means regular servicing, and not driving it like a rental) Hyundai's Tucson can last for hundreds of thousands of kilometres. For over a decade Hyundai's engineering is solid, reliable and will last for many, many km's.

1600 kg in the trailer has brakes, 750 kg if it doesn’t.

Hyundai Tucson 2017: Faulty fuel tank
Answered by Graham Smith · 13 Oct 2017

You are jumping the gun wanting a new car so soon, particularly when you have little justification for claiming you have bought a “lemon”. The fuel tank will presumably be replaced under warranty, and I’m sure the dealer will confirm that the pre-delivery inspection was done. There is no chance the dealer would have found the tank problem during pre-delivery.

Hyundai Tuscon 2017: Knocking noise in the transmission
Answered by Graham Smith · 27 Oct 2017

 Contact Hyundai’s customer service (1800 186 306) and put your concerns to them, requesting they explain to you why it is normal. You could also ask the dealer to demonstrate the noise using another car.

Hyundai Tucson: Where is it made?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 08 May 2018

Hyundai’s third-generation Tucson is built around the world, including locations such as Chennai, India, Tiaret, Algeria, Anapolis, Brazil, Nosovice in the Czech Republic, and Ulsan in South Korea. Australian-market cars from the South Korean facility, who provide several models Down Under.

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