Hyundai Tucson Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs by Year

OEM-referenced lug nut torque, socket size, lug pattern, and full fastener specs for every model year of the Hyundai Tucson. Select a year below for exact wheel, brake, and engine torque values.

Quick answer: across most Hyundai Tucson model years, the lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 17mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact values vary by generation — see the table below.

Hyundai Tucson lug nut torque & oil drain by generation

Generation	Years	Lug Torque	Socket	Thread	Oil Drain	Notable changes
First generation (JM)	2005–2009	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Shared platform with the second-generation Kia Sportage; smaller than the Santa Fe.
Second generation (LM)	2010–2015	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	IIHS Top Safety Pick for model-year 2010.
Third generation (TL)	2016–2021	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Hyundai reverted globally to the Tucson name, replacing the ix35.
Fourth generation (NX4)	2022–2026	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Long-wheelbase variant built specifically for North America.

OEM-referenced values, reduced to the most common (mode) spec per generation. Where per-generation data is too sparse to trust, the cell falls back to the model-wide consensus — flagged "varies — see year page". Always confirm against the specific year page for your VIN.

What is the lug nut torque on a Hyundai Tucson?

Most Hyundai Tucson model years use 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 17mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact torque and socket size can vary by generation — see the generation table above for your model years.

How Hyundai Tucson torque specs change by year

Lug nut torque and fastener specs can change across model-year generations of the Hyundai Tucson — a redesign often brings new wheel hardware, thread pitch, or socket size. Always confirm against the specific year that matches your VIN rather than assuming the spec carries over.

What each year page covers

Every Hyundai Tucson year page lists the OEM lug nut torque and socket size, oil drain plug torque, brake caliper bolt specs, and the full fastener database we have sourced from manufacturer service literature for that model year.

All model years (22)

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