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2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Hyundai Tucson typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£900–£3,200
Top three risks, from
£1,220
Worst case, everything
£5,900

The single priciest documented job on the 2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson is dct clutch pack / mechatronic work at £900–£3,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,400£5,900 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

TransmissionHigh

1.6T 7-speed dual-clutch hesitation, jerking and failure.

DCT clutch pack / mechatronic work£900–£3,200

Inspect · Test-drive in traffic; feel for lurching and hesitation from a stop.

ElectricalLow

Infotainment and camera glitches.

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test the screen and reversing camera.

SafetyHigh

ABS module fire recall.

Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800

Inspect · Confirm the ABS/HECU recall was completed.

EngineHigh

GDI engine (2.0/2.4) carbon build-up and, on some, bearing failure.

Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700

Inspect · Check for knocking, oil consumption and confirm any engine recall/warranty work.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

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