Hyundai Tucson lug nut torque by year
Hyundai prints the Tucson wheel torque as a range. Since the 2018 model year it is 79-94 ft-lb (107-127 N·m, 11-13 kgf·m), including the 2025–2026 facelift. The change came in the middle of the TL generation: 2016–2017 manuals print 65-79 ft-lb (88-107 N·m), the same as the 2010–2015 LM.
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Hyundai Tucson lug nut torque by year
| Model years | Variant | Torque | Stud | Owner’s manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-20091st gen (JM) | all (steel & alloy); UK/European-market manual | 65-80 ft-lb– | – | Page p.236 / printed section 3 p.11 '8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts'“Wheel nut tightening torque: Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel: 900-1,100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft)” Hyundai Tucson (JM) Owner's Manual, Hyundai UK download 'TUCSON 2004-2009' |
| 2010-20132nd gen (LM) | all (steel & alloy); Canadian manual | 65-79 ft-lb88-107 N·m | – | Page chapter-8 PDF p.3 (printed 8-3) 'Tires and wheels' table“Wheel lug nut torque kgf•m (lbft, Nm) 9~11 (65~79 , 88~107)” 2010 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual (Canada), Section 8 Specifications |
| 2014-20152nd gen facelift (LM FL) | all | 65-79 ft-lb88-107 N·m | – | Page chapter-8 PDF p.3 (printed 8-3) 'Tires and wheels'“Wheel lug nut torque lb•ft (kgfm, Nm) ... 65~79 (9~11, 88~107)” 2015 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual (file 'LMFL HMA', hosted by Hyundai Canada), Section 8 |
| 2016-20173rd gen (TL), early | all (17/19 in. listed) | 65-79 ft-lb88-107 N·m | – | Page chapter-8 PDF p.6 'Tires and wheels'“Wheel lug nut torque kg.m (lb.ft, N.m) ... 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)” |
| 2018-20213rd gen (TL), 2018MY onward incl. 2019 facelift (TLe) | all | 79-94 ft-lb107-127 N·m | – | Page chapter-8 PDF p.6 (printed 8-6) 'Tires and wheels'“Wheel lug nut torque kgf·m (lbf·ft, N·m) ... 11~13 (79~94, 107~127)” |
| 2025-20264th gen (NX4) facelift | all (17/18/19 in. wheels) | 79-94 ft-lb107-127 N·m | – | Page Specifications > Tires and wheels table“Wheel nut torque lbf·ft (kgf·m, N·m) ... 79-94 (11-13, 107-127)” |
Values as printed in the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for the year shown, not converted. Years between two checked manuals of the same generation are assumed to share the value. Open a row to read the exact wording.
What the owner’s manual says
- Re-check: 2019-2021 manuals: "For safety, check and re-tighten the wheel lug nuts after driving about 50 km (30 miles). Recheck to make sure the lug nuts are secure after about 1,000 km (600 miles)." (chapter-6 PDF p.12, 2019/2020/2021 Canada). Not present in the 2018 Canada manual text.
- Re-check: After changing tires, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer tighten the lug nuts to their proper torque as soon as possible.
What changed between generations
- JM (2005–2009): we found only the Hyundai UK manual. It gives “Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel: 900-1,100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft)” with no N·m 5. The upper figure is 80, not the 79 that later manuals print. Because this is a European-market manual, treat it as a reference until a North American copy turns up.
- LM (2010–2015): Canadian manuals print 9~11 kgf·m (65~79 lbf·ft, 88~107 N·m) for steel and alloy wheels 3 6.
- TL, 2016–2017: unchanged at 65~79 lbf·ft (88~107 N·m) 4.
- TL, 2018–2021 (including the 2019 facelift): raised to 11~13 kgf·m (79~94 lbf·ft, 107~127 N·m) 1.
- NX4 facelift (2025–2026): 79-94 lbf·ft (107-127 N·m) for the 17, 18 and 19 in. wheels and the compact spare 2.
A range means any final torque inside it meets the spec. If your wrench clicks only at set points, pick one inside the range. The 2018 change matters because the old upper limit, 79, is now the new lower limit.
Re-check and thread condition
The 2019–2021 manuals say: “For safety, check and re-tighten the wheel lug nuts after driving about 50 km (30 miles). Recheck to make sure the lug nuts are secure after about 1,000 km (600 miles).” The 2016–2018 manuals have no mileage, only a dealer check. The 2026 manual says to have an authorized Hyundai dealer “tighten the lug nuts to their proper torque as soon as possible” after changing tires 2. The LM and TL manuals warn: “Your vehicle has metric threads on the studs and lug nuts. Make certain during tire changing that the same nuts that were removed are reinstalled.” We found no statement on oiled or dry threads. Tighten in a star pattern and finish with a torque wrench (lug nut tightening guide).
Years we have not checked
We have not found a North American JM manual (2005–2009). Hyundai’s US owner site requires a login, and the Canadian archive starts at 2010. This page has no row for 2022–2024. The JM UK manual gives a drain plug value in kgf·m only. Because it is not a US spec, we don’t publish it. No other Tucson manual lists a drain plug or brake caliper torque.
Sources
- 1Hyundai, 2021 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual (Canada), Section 8Checked 21 Oct 2026
- 2Hyundai, 2026 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual (official online, en_US)Checked 21 Oct 2026
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- 4Hyundai, 2016 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual (Canada), Section 8Checked 21 Oct 2026
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