KNOWN FAULTS · Hyundai

Known faults for the Hyundai Tucson (I).

2004–2010 · Petrol / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 2.0 / 2.7 V6 (Petrol) · 2.0 CRDi (Diesel)

Applies if: First-generation Tucson.

Front axle, brakes and timing belt on the first-generation TucsonSuspension and steering

Engine / equipment: Hyundai Tucson I (2.0 and 2.7 V6 petrol, 2.0 CRDi)
Period mentioned: 2004–2010
Symptoms: Front-axle noises and play (worn suspension mounts, drive shafts and steering joints) that fail the roadworthiness test; a weak handbrake.
Possible cause described: The TÜV mainly flags the suspension, drive shafts and joints. The timing belt has a short interval: 90,000 km on petrol and 120,000 km on the 2.0 CRDi. There were recalls for a handbrake that could release itself (2005) and for the brake-light switch (from 2006).
Check for the garage: Check front-axle play and the boots; check when the belt was changed; ask about campaigns by VIN.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 2.0 CRDi (Diesel)

Applies if: Same 2.0 CRDi (D4EA) as the Santa Fe I and Sportage II; the turbo part only applies to variable-geometry (VGT) versions.

Variable-geometry turbo and glow plugs on the 2.0 CRDi (D4EA)Injection / turbo

Engine / equipment: 2.0 CRDi (D4EA): Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson, Trajet, Elantra and Sonata; Kia Sportage, Carens and Magentis
Period mentioned: Approx. 2001–2010
Symptoms: A big loss of power and weak pulling away (seized variable-geometry turbo); when cold, several attempts to start and rough running (glow plugs).
Possible cause described: On VGT versions the turbo’s variable-vane mechanism seizes and sometimes the turbo must be replaced (documented on the Santa Fe I). Faulty glow plugs cause poor cold starting (documented on the Sportage II). The timing belt must be changed after 6 years or 90,000–120,000 km depending on the model.
Check for the garage: Test the turbo under load and read boost codes; measure the glow plugs; check when the belt was changed.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.