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Used Hyundai Tucson IV: the buying guide

SUV · since 2020 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

✓ 14 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.0/5
Estimated monthly cost
€505/month
Indicative prices
€17,700 – €35,000

2 known faults

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Hyundai Tucson IV, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Well-protected family SUV (5 Euro NCAP stars in 2021) with a generous boot (616 litres in the hybrid). The 1.6 CRDi 48V diesel accounts for the most serious warnings: several sites report engine failure linked to the starter-generator pulley. The petrol and hybrid versions seem safer, although electronic problems are reported.

Reliability
4.0/5
Indicative prices
€17,700 – €35,000
Monthly cost
€505
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: T-GDi 150 48V iBVM, Hybride 230.

  • T-GDi 150 48V iBVM

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 150 hp · 6.7 L/100 km · Crit'Air 1

    1.6 T-GDi 48V mild hybrid with an electronically controlled six-speed manual gearbox (iBVM), the entry-level version at launch.

  • T-GDi 150 48V DCT7

    Petrol · Automatic · 150 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Same 1.6 T-GDi 48V mild hybrid engine, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

  • CRDi 136 48V iBVM

    Diesel · Manual · 136 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 CRDi 48V mild hybrid, iBVM manual gearbox. See the fault reported on this engine.

  • CRDi 136 48V DCT7

    Diesel · Automatic · 136 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 CRDi 48V mild hybrid, seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. See the fault reported on this engine.

  • Hybride 230

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 230 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.6 T-GDi hybrid with 180 hp combined with a 60 hp electric motor (230 hp combined, 350 Nm), six-speed automatic gearbox, 616-litre boot.

  • Hybride rechargeable 265

    Hybrid · Automatic · 265 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.6 T-GDi plug-in hybrid, 13.8 kWh battery, four-wheel drive, six-speed automatic gearbox; boot reduced to 558 litres.

Market prices

€17,700 – €35,000

Indicative range: 2020 to 2025, yearly medians of 536 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Engine failure linked to the starter-generator pulley (1.6 CRDi 48V)

Severity 3/3 · Serious

Several reliability sites report that, on the 136 hp 1.6 CRDi 48V diesel, the starter-generator pulley or tensioner can seize and damage the engine, up to complete failure. Fiches-auto reports testimonies of engines written off on this engine. The sources disagree on how frequent the problem is, and we have found no official confirmation from Hyundai: ask a dealer, using the serial number, whether a recall campaign is open.

Versions
CRDi 136 48V iBVM, CRDi 136 48V DCT7
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Electronic faults and 12 V battery (hybrids)

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

On the hybrid Tucson, Carverif reports electronic malfunctions and Carchecker reports false inverter coolant warnings as well as a 12 V battery that discharges when the car is parked. These faults are an inconvenience and remain to be confirmed, the sources being reliability sites with limited data.

Versions
Hybride 230, Hybride rechargeable 265
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai Tucson”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€165
Insurance€62
Maintenance€35
Depreciation€243
Total per month€505

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€165

T-GDi 150 48V iBVM version: combined consumption of 6.7 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

6.7 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €165

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€62

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€35

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€243

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • 1.6 CRDi 48V diesel: ask a Hyundai dealer, using the serial number, which recalls are open or have been carried out, and ask for the service invoices.
  • 1.6 CRDi 48V diesel: listen to the engine on starting and at idle (pulley or belt noises) and check there is no engine warning light.
  • Test the automatic gearbox on the test drive: jerking, neutral changes, hesitation at low speed.
  • Hybrids: check there are no error messages on the dashboard and that the 12 V battery starts without difficulty after a night parked.
  • Check the multimedia screen and the driver assistance systems work.
  • Plug-in hybrid: check the charging cable and the displayed electric range.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Do you have all the service invoices, and have the manufacturer recalls been carried out at Hyundai?
  • Has the engine or gearbox been repaired or replaced, or has a warning light come on?
  • Has the 12 V battery already been replaced, or has it discharged when the car was parked?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Toyota RAV4

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Good choice, check first
Price
€26,700 – €45,300
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid

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Nissan Qashqai

II · 2014–2021

Buy with care
Price
€9,000 – €18,490
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Ford Kuga

III · since 2019

Buy with care
Price
€13,400 – €30,500
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

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Škoda Karoq

I · since 2017

Good choice, check first
Price
€16,000 – €32,700
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai Tucson IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What Euro NCAP rating does the Hyundai Tucson IV have?

Five stars in 2021 (86% adult protection, 87% child protection), tested in the 1.6 T-GDi hybrid version.

Which engine should I avoid on a used Hyundai Tucson IV?

The reliability sites consulted mainly point to the 136 hp 1.6 CRDi 48V diesel, because of the risk of engine failure linked to the starter-generator pulley. The 230 hp hybrid is presented as the safest choice, with reservations about the electronics.

What is the boot capacity of the Tucson IV?

616 litres in the 230 hp hybrid (Caradisiac) and 558 litres in the plug-in hybrid, because of the battery.

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