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Hyundai Tucson Maintenance Schedule
When is your Tucson due, and for what? Hyundai of Goshen put this guide together from the Maintenance chapter of the 2027 Tucson owner's manual, read November 4, 2026, which covers the Smartstream G2.5 GDI and G2.5 T-GDI engines. Each item comes due at the miles or months shown, whichever comes first. The Tucson Hybrid, the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid and other model years are not covered here and can differ.
8,000 miengine oil and filter, or 12 months
16,000 micabin air filter, or 24 months
24,000 miengine air cleaner filter, or 36 months
120,000 mifirst engine coolant change, or 120 months
How often does a Hyundai Tucson need service?
On the normal schedule in the 2027 Tucson owner's manual, the engine oil and filter are replaced and the tires rotated every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months. Hyundai lists the cabin air filter every 16,000 miles (24 months), the engine air cleaner filter every 24,000 miles (36 months), brake fluid every 48,000 miles or 48 months, and the first coolant change at 120,000 miles or 120 months. Spark plugs are every 96,000 miles on the 2.5 GDI and at 48,000 and 96,000 miles on the 2.5 T-GDI. Under severe usage the oil interval drops to 5,000 miles or 6 months.
Every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
| Item | Per the 2027 Tucson manual |
|---|---|
| Engine oil and engine oil filter (both engines) | Replace |
| Tire rotation (includes tread wear inspection and tire pressure check) | Rotate |
| Fuel additives | Add (one bottle is recommended if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available) |
| Brake fluid | Inspect |
| Air intake hose | Inspect |
| Battery condition; vacuum hose | Inspect |
| Brake lines, hoses and connections; disc brakes and pads | Inspect |
| Suspension mounting bolts; exhaust pipe and muffler | Inspect |
| Air conditioner refrigerant and compressor | Inspect |
From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Tucson owner's manual, read November 4, 2026. I means inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R means replace or change.
Hyundai bases the 8,000-mile oil interval on API SN PLUS (or above) full synthetic oil; if a lower grade is used, it says to follow the severe usage schedule instead. The manual also says to check the oil level regularly and never to add oil additives. Our Tucson oil type and capacity guide covers grade and capacity.
Tucson replacement intervals
| Item | Normal schedule |
|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | Replace every 16,000 mi (24 months) |
| Air cleaner filter (engine) | Replace every 24,000 mi (36 months); inspect at the 8,000-mile intervals in between |
| Brake fluid | Inspect every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months; replace every 48,000 mi (78,000 km) or 48 months |
| Engine coolant | First replace at 120,000 mi (200,000 km) or 120 months; after that, every 24,000 mi (39,000 km) or 24 months |
| Automatic transmission fluid | No check, no service required |
From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Tucson owner's manual, read November 4, 2026. Where both miles and months are shown, service is due at whichever comes first.
Hyundai treats the fuel filter as maintenance free, but says to have it replaced right away if you notice fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power or hard starting. Our service team also handles cabin air filter replacement in Goshen.
Items that depend on the engine
The 2027 manual covers two engines, the Smartstream G2.5 GDI and the Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI, and a few items differ between them:
| Item | Smartstream G2.5 GDI | Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Spark plugs | Replace every 96,000 mi (156,000 km) | Replace at 48,000 and 96,000 mi on the chart |
| Steering gear rack, linkage and boots | Inspect every 8,000 mi (12 months) | Inspect at 32,000, 64,000 and 96,000 mi |
| Intercooler in/out hose | Not listed (T-GDI only) | First inspect at 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or 6 months, then every 20,000 mi (32,000 km) or 24 months |
From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Tucson owner's manual, read November 4, 2026. Hyundai notes spark plugs can be replaced before their interval when other items are serviced.
Not sure which engine your Tucson has? Our service team can tell you when you book a visit.
Tucson inspection intervals
| Item | Normal schedule |
|---|---|
| Drive belts | First inspect at 48,000 mi (78,000 km) or 72 months, then every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months |
| Parking brake; drive shaft; propeller shaft (AWD) | Inspect every 16,000 mi (24 months) |
| Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank; fuel tank air filter; fuel lines, hoses and connections | Inspect every 16,000 mi (24 months) |
| Transfer case oil and rear differential oil (AWD) | Inspect at 32,000, 64,000 and 96,000 mi (48, 96 and 144 months) |
From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Tucson owner's manual, read November 4, 2026. The chart runs to 104,000 miles (156 months).
Hyundai says the drive belt should be replaced when it cracks or its tension drops too far, and that the transfer case and rear differential oil should be changed any time the rear differential has been submerged in water. For how the all-wheel-drive system works, see our HTRAC all-wheel drive guide.
Severe usage and low mileage schedule
The 2027 Tucson manual says to follow its severe usage schedule if any of its listed conditions apply:
| Item | Severe usage interval |
|---|---|
| Engine oil and engine oil filter | Replace every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or 6 months |
| Automatic transmission fluid | Replace every 60,000 mi (96,000 km) |
| Transfer case oil and rear differential oil (AWD) | Replace every 72,000 mi (120,000 km) |
| Air cleaner filter, spark plugs, climate control air filter | Replace more frequently, depending on the condition |
| Steering gear, suspension mounting bolts, brakes, parking brake, driveshaft, propeller shaft (AWD) | Inspect more frequently, depending on the condition |
From the maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions table of the 2027 Tucson owner's manual, read November 4, 2026. Each item applies only under the driving conditions the manual lists for it.
Conditions in the manual: repeatedly driving less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperatures or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperatures; extensive idling or long low-speed driving; rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads; areas that use salt or other corrosive materials, or very cold weather; heavy dust; heavy traffic; uphill, downhill or mountain roads; towing, camping or carrying loads on the roof; patrol car, taxi or other commercial use; frequent high speeds or rapid acceleration and deceleration; frequent stop-and-go driving; and using engine oil that is not recommended. Hyundai also says to use the severe schedule after 10 years or 100,000 miles (150,000 km).
The Tucson may have an Oil Life Management System that can show an oil change alert early when driving wears the oil faster. Hyundai says to reset it after every oil change from the infotainment system: Setup > Vehicle > Convenience > Oil Change Reminder > Reset.
Hyundai of Goshen service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Hyundai of Goshen's website structured data, November 4, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Hyundai Tucson maintenance questions
How often does a Hyundai Tucson need an oil change?
The 2027 Tucson owner's manual lists replacing the engine oil and filter every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months on the normal schedule, for both the Smartstream G2.5 GDI and G2.5 T-GDI engines. Under severe usage conditions it lists every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
When does the Tucson need new spark plugs?
It depends on the engine. The 2027 Tucson manual lists replacing them every 96,000 miles (156,000 km) on the Smartstream G2.5 GDI, and at 48,000 and 96,000 miles on the Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI.
Does the Tucson transmission fluid need to be changed?
On the normal schedule, the 2027 Tucson manual lists no check and no service required for the automatic transmission fluid. Under severe usage conditions it lists replacing it every 60,000 miles (96,000 km).
How often should I replace the Tucson cabin air filter?
The 2027 Tucson manual lists replacing the cabin air filter every 16,000 miles (24 months) on the normal schedule, and the climate control air filter more often in dusty or rough-road driving.
When is the first Tucson coolant change?
The 2027 Tucson manual lists the first engine coolant replacement at 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120 months, then every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months after that.
Is your Tucson due for service?
Visit Hyundai of Goshen at 3202 Elkhart Road in Goshen, IN. Our service team can follow the Hyundai schedule for your Tucson and tell you which items are due at your mileage.
Sources
Maintenance intervals are from the Maintenance chapter of the 2027 Tucson owner's manual published by Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026. Other model years and the Tucson Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid can differ. Address and hours are from Hyundai of Goshen's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.
- 2027 Tucson Owner's Manual, Maintenance chapter: scheduled maintenance services, normal maintenance schedule, maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions, explanation of scheduled maintenance items, Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026
- Tucson model page: hero image, Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Hyundai of Goshen, November 4, 2026
- Hyundai service at Hyundai of Goshen, Hyundai of Goshen, November 4, 2026
