Hyundai Tucson TL (2016–2021)

Hyundai Tucson TL (2016–2021) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Hyundai Tucson — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
JM 2005–2009 —
LM 2010–2015 —
TL 2016–2021 —
NX4 2022–present 2025

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Tucson

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Hyundai 2.5L 4-cylinder 2022–2026 5 models 64
Hyundai 1.6L 4-cylinder 2016–2026 9 models 41
Hyundai 2.0L 4-cylinder 2008–2021 13 models 35

About this generation

In February 2015, Hyundai released the first details about the third-generation Tucson ahead of the crossover's official debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2015. This model arrived in showrooms in the second half of 2015, as a 2016 model year. Since this generation, Hyundai has discontinued the use of the ix35 nameplate, reverting to Tucson globally. The third-generation Tucson measures longer and wider than its predecessor, while riding on a longer wheelbase.

Rear storage space is also larger, with seats-up capacity growing from 465 to 513 litres. Starting from this generation, safety technologies such as lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and auto braking for pedestrians and cars, along with a dual-clutch automatic transmission and torque vectoring known as Hyundai Active Cornering Control are offered. The Tucson was revealed in the country in August 2015. At launch, the Tucson was offered two petrol engines and one diesel, along with 6-speed manual, 6-speed auto and 7-speed dual-clutch auto transmissions.

The 2.0-litre petrol engines include the 2.0-litre GDi Nu petrol engine, while it was also offered alongside the older 2.0-litre MPi version of the Nu engine. Other engines offered are the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine and a turbocharged 2.0-litre R-Series diesel engine. Models with the 2.0-litre GDi engine were sourced from South Korea, while the 2.0 MPi, 1.6 T-GDi and 2.0 R-Series variants were imported from the Czech Republic.

Revealed in April 2015 for the 2016 model year, the North American market Tucson was offered with a choice of two engines, a 2.0-litre direct-injection four-cylinder delivering and of torque with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with and of torque paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Both engines are available in front and all-wheel drive versions. Available in July 2015, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson was available in four trim levels: SE, Eco, Sport and Limited.

First shown at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, the Tucson for the 2019 model year received a facelift and changes to the powertrain options. Exterior updates included a new cascade grille, reshaped hood and tailgate design, rectangular fuel door, new rim designs, and an updated LED headlight design for higher trim levels. The interior received an update to include a newly designed dash with lower centrally placed air vents and a high-mounted head unit display.

In North America, the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system was standard across all trim levels, and both the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) departure/correction system and Front Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) system were now also standard across all trim levels. The manual and dual clutch transmission options were dropped in favor of the 6-speed Shiftronic automatic used in the previous model. The 2.0-litre Nu GDi engine continues in the SE and Value trim levels but for other trims the 1.6-litre I4 turbocharged engine was dropped and replaced by a 2.4-litre I4 GDi naturally aspirated engine which produces at 6,000 rpm and with a slight loss in fuel economy.

In early 2019, Hyundai started selling the N-Line variant, mainly in the European market. In August 2020, Hyundai Nishat commenced the local assembly of the facelifted model in Pakistan. Initially, it came in only two trim levels, the FWD GLS Sport and the AWD Ultimate. Later on, a third trim level, the FWD GLS, was also launched. All three trim levels come with the 2.0 L Nu MPi I4 engine full LED Headlamps and 6-speed automatic transmission.

For the Chinese market, the Tucson was given an alternate facelift for the 2019 model year with the single model name known as 280TGDi and 6 separate trim levels. The 1.6-litre G4FJ engine is available paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. During the Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai also unveiled two concept variants, a Tucson hybrid electric and a diesel-powered plug-in hybrid.

Source: Wikipedia — Hyundai Tucson — Third generation (TL; 2015), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2016 394 $12,495 71% 93,994 mi
2017 782 $12,995 74% 90,435 mi
2018 646 $13,888 79% 85,933 mi
2019 767 $13,998 80% 81,559 mi
2020 678 $16,000 91% 70,399 mi
2021 499 $17,540 100% 64,612 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2016 5 3,147 Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2017 3 2,056 Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2018 1 381 Engine, Power Train, Service Brakes
2019 1 369 Engine, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2020 1 169 Engine, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2021 1 72 Engine, Service Brakes, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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