2021 Hyundai Tucson maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2021 Tucson, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson oil change interval is every 7,500 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $40–$75). Severe: every 3,750 mi or 6 months if the car is driven under any of Hyundai's eleven severe conditions, such as repeated short trips; extended idling or low-speed driving; rough or salt-spread roads; hill or mountain driving; taxi or other commercial use; or frequent stop-and-go driving.
Service intervals
From the 2021 Hyundai Tucson schedule.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & FilterSafety itemSevere: every 3,750 mi or 6 months if the car is driven under any of Hyundai's eleven severe conditions, such as repeated short trips; extended idling or low-speed driving; rough or salt-spread roads; hill or mountain driving; taxi or other commercial use; or frequent stop-and-go driving.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | $40–$75 | |
| Tire RotationGuide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 7,500 mi≈ 12,000 km | $25–$50 | |
| Engine Air FilterSevere: replace the air filter more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under any of these conditions: rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-spread roads; or sandy areas.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | 22,500 mi / 36 mo≈ 36,000 km / 36 mo | $30–$60 | |
| Cabin Air FilterSevere: replace the cabin air filter more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under any of these conditions: rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-spread roads; or sandy areas.Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | $25–$50 | |
| Spark PlugsSevere: replace the spark plugs more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under any of these conditions: repeated short trips (under 5 mi, or under 10 mi in freezing weather); extended idling or low-speed driving over long distances; towing a trailer, camping or roof loads; patrol-car, taxi or other commercial use; or frequent stop-and-go driving.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 97,500 mi≈ 157,000 km | $120–$250 | |
| Brake FluidSafety itemInspect every 7,500 mi or 12 months; replace at 48/96/144 months (30,000/60,000/90,000 mi).Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | 30,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 48,000 km / 48 mo | $100–$180 | |
| Engine CoolantFirst at 120,000 mi or 10 years, then every 30,000 mi or 24 months.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | 120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo | $120–$200 | |
| Automatic Transmission FluidNormal: 'No check, No service required'. Severe: replace every 60,000 mi under conditions such as repeated short trips; rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; hill or mountain driving; or taxi or other commercial use.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | As needed | $100–$150 (inspection) | |
| Rear Differential Fluid (inspect)Inspect at 48/96/144 months. Severe: replace every 75,000 mi under conditions such as rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; hill or mountain driving; towing, camping or roof loads; or taxi or other commercial use.Guide How to Change Differential Fluid (Rear Axle and Front 4x4) | 30,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 48,000 km / 48 mo | — | |
| Transfer Case Fluid (inspect)Inspect at 48/96/144 months. Severe: replace every 75,000 mi under conditions such as rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; hill or mountain driving; towing, camping or roof loads; or taxi or other commercial use.Guide How to Change Transfer Case Fluid (4x4 and AWD) | 30,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 48,000 km / 48 mo | — | |
| Drive Belt InspectionFirst at 60,000 mi or 72 months, then every 15,000 mi or 24 months. Valve clearance: inspect every 60,000 mi or 72 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo | — | |
| Brake InspectionSevere: inspect the brakes more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under any of these conditions: rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-spread roads; areas that use road salt or other corrosive materials, or very cold weather; uphill, downhill or mountain roads; or towing a trailer, camping or roof loads.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | — | |
| Battery InspectionGuide How to Replace a Car Battery (on a Modern Car) · The car battery and charging system: what every part does | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | — |
≈ converted from the other unit and rounded.
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2021 Hyundai Tucson
How often does a 2021 Hyundai Tucson need an oil change?
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson oil change interval is every 7,500 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $40–$75). Severe: every 3,750 mi or 6 months if the car is driven under any of Hyundai's eleven severe conditions, such as repeated short trips; extended idling or low-speed driving; rough or salt-spread roads; hill or mountain driving; taxi or other commercial use; or frequent stop-and-go driving.
What maintenance does a 2021 Hyundai Tucson need?
The services not to skip on a 2021 Hyundai Tucson: engine oil & filter every 7,500 mi / 12 mo; brake fluid every 30,000 mi / 48 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.