Common problems by part
Hyundai Tucson suspension problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 97,247 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 1.0 in 100 MOT tests of the Hyundai Tucson failed on suspension, against 2.9 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 97,247 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails less often than all class 4 vehicles the same age (0.3–0.4×) (all test years), 949 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 8 ages from 3 to 10 years, 520,466 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Suspension arm bush worn, 0.5 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
1.0 fails per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 2.9 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (all test years). The Hyundai Tucson fails less often here.
Why it matters
A suspension fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
Hyundai Tucson suspension fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 91,328 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 87,734 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| 5 | 90,044 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| 6 | 97,247 | 1.0 | 2.9 |
| 7 | 74,851 | 1.4 | 4.4 |
| 8 | 49,423 | 1.9 | 6.1 |
| 9 | 25,093 | 2.7 | 7.9 |
| 10 | 4,746 | 3.1 | 9.7 |
All first-use years of the Hyundai Tucson pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the suspension at 6 years
Fails
- Suspension arm bush worn: 0.5 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.4. Replace suspension arm or bush: estimated £92–£237 (0.8–1.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £30–£120) Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement: 2.2 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 2.1. Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOT advisory
- Shock absorbers: has a slightly worn bush: 0.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush MOT advisory
Replace suspension arm or bush cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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By engine and fuel
- 1.6 petrol: 0.9 per 100 at 6 years, fails less often than petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (0.3–0.4×) (all test years; 53,484 MOT tests)
- 1.7 diesel: 1.1 per 100 at 6 years, fails less often than diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (0.3–0.4×) (all test years; 30,839 MOT tests)
- 1.6 hybrid: 0.2 per 100 at 3 years, about average for hybrid class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 34,155 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
Check one Hyundai Tucson, not the average
The figures here describe Hyundai Tucson cars as a group. These free tools answer for one car. Each line says what the tool reads.
- Check a Hyundai Tucson's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
- MOT advisory checker Paste an advisory or defect to read DVSA's wording, its grade and what tends to happen at the next MOT.
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Suspension on rival models
- Peugeot 3008 suspension problems: 3.9 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 1.0 for the Hyundai Tucson (61,018 MOT tests)
- Mercedes-Benz GLA suspension problems: 1.8 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 1.0 for the Hyundai Tucson (56,883 MOT tests)
- Vauxhall Grandland suspension problems: 2.9 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 1.0 for the Hyundai Tucson (38,826 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Hyundai Tucson have more suspension problems than other cars?
0.3 to 0.4 times the suspension fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 6 years (all test years), from 97,247 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 0.8 in the same direction at 8 of the 8 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Hyundai Tucson suspension problems?
1.0 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years failed on suspension, against 2.9 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 97,247 MOT tests).
What is the most common Hyundai Tucson suspension fail?
0.5 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years: Suspension arm bush worn (461 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 520,466 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare