Hyundai-Kia G6BA
This is a very reliable power unit with a huge resource, but it has a weak point: swirl flaps of the geometry…
Hyundai Tucson engines
The Hyundai Tucson is a South Korean compact crossover vehicle from the Hyundai Motor Company. Began to be manufactured in 2004. The car is named after Tucson, a city located in the United States, Arizona. At the moment, three generations of the model are being produced. Production is carried out in South Korea, Slovakia, China, Czech Republic and Ukraine. In the domestic market, the crossover has become available in gasoline and diesel trim levels since mid-2010.
The Hyundai Tucson was offered with 19 engines since 2004 (14 petrol, 5 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.7 liters, power output from 112 to 350 hp. 17 use a timing chain and 4 a timing belt. 9 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Hyundai-Kia G4GC (about 500,000 km).
Hyundai Tucson engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson 1 (JM) 2004–2010 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4GC | 2004–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 136–143 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4EA | 2004–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 112–150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G6BA | 2004–2009 | 2.7 L V6 | 165–182 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Hyundai Tucson 3 (TL) 2015–present | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia D4FD | 2015–2018 | 1.7 L R4 | 116–141 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4HA | 2015–2021 | 2.0 L R4 | 136–184 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 8.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4KJ | 2015–2021 | 2.4 L R4 | 180–201 hp | petrol | chain | 5.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4ND | 2015–2020 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–172 hp | petrol | chain | 4.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NC | 2015–2020 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–177 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NA | 2015–present | 2.0 L R4 | 150–167 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FJ | 2015–present | 1.6 L R4 | 177–204 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FD | 2015–present | 1.6 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NH | 2017–2021 | 2.0 L R4 | 149 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4FE | 2018–2020 | 1.6 L R4 | 116–136 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 4.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai Tucson 4 (NX4) 2020–present | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia D4HD | 2020–present | 2.0 L R4 | 186 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NL | 2020–present | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.8 L | ~200,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FT | 2020–present | 1.6 L R4 | 180–350 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FP | 2020–present | 1.6 L R4 | 180–204 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~240,000 km |
| Hyundai G4FS | 2020–present | 1.5 L R4 | 170–200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.8 L | ~220,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NR | 2021–present | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
Hyundai Tucson engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Hyundai Tucson?
Hyundai Tucson 1 (JM) (2004–2010): Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia D4EA and Hyundai-Kia G6BA; Hyundai Tucson 3 (TL) (2015–present): Hyundai-Kia D4FD, Hyundai-Kia D4HA, Hyundai-Kia G4KJ, Hyundai-Kia G4ND, Hyundai-Kia G4NC, Hyundai-Kia G4NA, Hyundai-Kia G4FJ, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4NH and Hyundai-Kia D4FE; Hyundai Tucson 4 (NX4) (2020–present): Hyundai-Kia D4HD, Hyundai-Kia G4NL, Hyundai-Kia G4FT, Hyundai-Kia G4FP, Hyundai G4FS and Hyundai-Kia G4NR.
Which Hyundai Tucson engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Hyundai Tucson engines are: Hyundai-Kia G4GC — about 500,000 km; Hyundai-Kia D4EA — about 400,000 km; Hyundai-Kia D4HA — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Hyundai Tucson engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Hyundai G4FS — 4.8 L (0W-20); Hyundai-Kia D4EA — 6.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia D4FD — 5.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia D4FE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia D4HA — 8.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia D4HD — 5.6 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FD — 4.2 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FJ — 5.1 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FP — 4.5 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FT — 4.8 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4GC — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4KJ — 5.8 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NA — 4.5 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NC — 4.6 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4ND — 4.8 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NH — 4 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NL — 4.8 L (0W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NR — 4.3 L (0W-16); Hyundai-Kia G6BA — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Hyundai Tucson have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Hyundai G4FS, Hyundai-Kia D4FD, Hyundai-Kia D4FE, Hyundai-Kia D4HA, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4FJ, Hyundai-Kia G4FP, Hyundai-Kia G4FT, Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia G4KJ, Hyundai-Kia G4NA, Hyundai-Kia G4NC, Hyundai-Kia G4ND, Hyundai-Kia G4NH, Hyundai-Kia G4NL, Hyundai-Kia G4NR and Hyundai-Kia G6BA; timing belt: Hyundai-Kia D4EA, Hyundai-Kia D4HD, Hyundai-Kia G4GC and Hyundai-Kia G6BA. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Hyundai Tucson available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Hyundai-Kia D4EA, Hyundai-Kia D4FD, Hyundai-Kia D4FE, Hyundai-Kia D4HA and Hyundai-Kia D4HD.
Engine details
Hyundai-Kia G4GC
This is a very reliable power unit with a long resource and without serious flaws. Its weak points include perhaps a rather…
Hyundai-Kia D4EA
This diesel engine is demanding on the maintenance schedule and the quality of the oil used, therefore, particularly economical owners often experience…
Hyundai-Kia D4HA
The Bosch CP4 common rail fuel system with piezo injectors is quite demanding on fuel quality and the high-pressure fuel pump fails…
Hyundai-Kia G4FD
The most common problem here is the rapid formation of carbon deposits on the intake valves, naturally this is due to the…
Hyundai-Kia G4KJ
The most famous problem with this engine is the wedge due to the rotation of the liners and the reason for the…
Hyundai-Kia D4FD
The main problems for the owner are the rapid contamination of the intake manifold, equipped with swirl flaps. It has to be…
Hyundai-Kia G4NA
The most serious problem of this unit is the appearance of scoring in the cylinders. The reason is a weak catalyst, which…
Hyundai-Kia G4FJ
The first years of production, candles often fell apart here and their fragments left scuffs, and pistons burst from detonation, and even…
Hyundai-Kia G4NC
It lifts them up in the same way as its counterparts in the series with distributed injection: it sucks the catalyst crumbs…
Hyundai-Kia G4ND
The main complaints of the owners of these engines are caused by the appearance of scuffing in the cylinders, which are formed…
Hyundai-Kia G4NH
So far, most of the negative reviews are related to glitches in the electrical part.
Hyundai-Kia D4FE
So far, the main complaints on specialized forums are caused by the vagaries of the engine fuel system.
Hyundai G4FS
On specialized forums, the reviews are not bad, but they only complain about the Start-Stop system.
Hyundai-Kia G4FP
Unknown about the reliability of the new CVVD variable valve timing system.
Hyundai-Kia G4NL
This power unit has just appeared and there are no statistics of malfunctions yet.
Hyundai-Kia G4NR
American owners praise the engine and complain only about electrical glitches.
Hyundai-Kia D4HD
This diesel engine has appeared recently and all the malfunctions described below are still rare.
Hyundai-Kia G4FT
The main problem of hybrids is not reliability, but the lack of service stations or spare parts.
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