Hyundai Tucson: best and worst years
2 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides
Best bet: TL (2015-2020) (good value in our guide).
2015-2020TL
Good valueGood value: 13 known problems, 1 high-severity. Worst to watch for: 7-speed dry DCT shudder / hesitation.
Year-specific notes in the guide
- 2015-2018GDi intake carbon build-up (2015-2018)
2021-2026NX4
No strong verdictNo strong verdict either way: 15 known problems, 3 high-severity. Worst to watch for: ABS module engine-fire recall (carryover risk); 7-speed DCT low-speed shudder, hesitation and lurch.
Full NX4 guide →Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.