[TinyMonster]

Just got my 2023 Tucson Hybrid Limited (USA) this week. I was looking at the maintenance schedule and started wondering what the cost of these services are going to cost me. My last Hyundai was back in 2014 and I don't remember all the extra maintenance.

1.) Cost of Inverter Coolant service at 35,000 miles?

2.) Cost of replace spark plugs at 48,000 miles?

3.) Cost of replacing HSG Belts at 48,000 miles?

4.) Cost of replacing brake fluid service at 48,000 miles.

48,000 miles! 💰😲

Let me know what you paid... Thanks!

 

[garyahouse]

Just a thought: having a dealer do ANYTHING is expensive. Much of this kind of thing I just do myself, especially with the help of all those YouTube how-to videos out there just to make things easier. Not to mention any local shop can handle much of this a lot cheaper than a dealer. So asking for price quotes on maintenance does indeed depend on WHO does the work. Like bleeding brakes: one wrench, one helper, and one minute per wheel: easy peasy. Why would I pay a dealer to do this? Don't shoot me here, just my thoughts. Also, one call to your dealership can get you a quote for this stuff. You may find that not all dealers charge the same rates.

 

[christo291293]

Here in the UK anyone servicing /working on a Hybrid, PHEV or EV must be qualified to work on any of the above types of vehicle to avoid the risk of electrocution. In the event of a warranty claim if a service record shows that whoever did the work was not qualified then no doubt Hyundai would void the warranty. Here in the UK there is a shortage of suitably qualified personnel even in main dealers so it is unlikely that an independent shop would have a suitably qualified mechanic

 

[garyahouse]

Here in the UK anyone servicing /working on a Hybrid, PHEV or EV must be qualified to work on any of the above types of vehicle to avoid the risk of electrocution. In the event of a warranty claim if a service record shows that whoever did the work was not qualified then no doubt Hyundai would void the warranty. Here in the UK there is a shortage of suitably qualified personnel even in main dealers so it is unlikely that an independent shop would have a suitably qualified mechanic

Good advice and certainly something to double check on with the dealer before starting. However, here in the States, we're protected from such heavy handed manufacturer's control by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. It states that we are allowed to wrench on our cars without jeopardizing our factory warranty. Unfortunately that doesn't apply to service agreements ike free oil changes offered by the dealership. That's up to them.

Makes me sad that so many people these days are afraid, unwilling, or unable to work on their own cars. But so many things are just easy and shouldn't cost an arm and a leg to fix, adjust, or change: like the brake fluid I mentioned above. For example, a new set of front rotors and pads on my 2015 SRT392 Challenger... quoted for 2400.00 bucks at the dealer, turned out to be 55.00 for me to do it myself in about 2 hours taking my time. Car didn't need rotors at all, I was a machinist and know how to use a dial caliper.

 

[Tucspouse]

For the OP, welcome to the Tucson Forum. But as this one is focused ONLY on the latest gen NX4 (released in only '22 here and '21 overseas) there'll be nearly no owners yet with the kind of miles for requiring those type of servicing to contribute any feedback or personal experience.
As mentioned, the cost of any service will be astronomically different depending entirely on whether done by:
- yourself, with the biggest incentives being the wages are usually 1beer/hr., and no O/H or Hazardous waste fees. You do have to figure in stuff like paying (very little it turns out) for subscription to access an online Factory Service Manual, or just cheap-out on youtubes as mentioned. You'll need some basic equip. and tools, but those usually pay for themselves before halfway done with the work. And then you get to keep everything on top of that. Forever.

If using a shop (way preferably a mom-n-pops privateer vs. a "gittem' in an out!" franchise chain type), they'll have acquired enough familiarity with the tech and systems on these rigs by then to do the routine servicing you listed.

Lastly, the dealer rates are up $140-180/hr., (hey somebody has to pay for all those 'free' donuts, wifi, coffee and tv while you're waiting). And factor in a dose of the 'ol added in, "other issues we found and completed". And just be braced for the well-rehearsed assault, "Look how dirty and worn your [transmission fluid - oil - cabin filter - wipers - tires - alignment - brakes] are, and right now we're running a special!....."

In agreeing with others' opinions, the recreational therapy, emotional well-being, immense cost savings and assured increased safety and quality of life for myself, my family and all others ever riding inside make it a lead cinch obvious choice for the first option.

But one recommendation for collecting some real-world numbers by owners having relatively a lot more miles would be to post in a forum that includes the older models as well;

Tucson Forums

Discussion area for Hyundai Tucson. (Please post in the correct sub forum)

www.hyundai-forums.com

 

[KarimH]

I did my first service last month at 6000km, and it cost me $95 taxes in, CAD.

The good thing about doing your services at the dealership is that you have a track record to back you up should anything happen in the future, OR if you're looking to sell the vehicle.

 

[garyahouse]

I did my first service last month at 6000km, and it cost me $95 taxes in, CAD.

The good thing about doing your services at the dealership is that you have a track record to back you up should anything happen in the future, OR if you're looking to sell the vehicle.

True.There are people out there that would want to see that. But honestly in the 20 some cars that I've sold or traded-in over the years, nobody ever seemed to care. Go figure. But my little record book full of receipts and mileage recordings sure made a hit. But ya know what people want to see? The CAR FAX report. That seems to matter quite often.

 

[KonaJoe]

For the OP, welcome to the Tucson Forum. But as this one is focused ONLY on the latest gen NX4 (released in only '22 here and '21 overseas) there'll be nearly no owners yet with the kind of miles for requiring those type of servicing to contribute any feedback or personal experience.

Tucson Forums

Discussion area for Hyundai Tucson. (Please post in the correct sub forum)

www.hyundai-forums.com

I did 27k miles last year, and this year will be even more. I wish I could speak on behalf of the hyrbid owners, but with the 2.5L NA engine, I have had very little in the way of maintenance costs.

 

[Tucspouse]

I did 27k miles last year, and this year will be even more. I wish I could speak on behalf of the hyrbid owners, but with the 2.5L NA engine, I have had very little in the way of maintenance costs.

Wow, that is quite high annual mileage - and kilometerage! And it does appear you'll soon be into the range for requiring service to several systems and components you've listed. With that type of driving load it would be foolhardy to assume there's ample time to be laying underneath your ride with a wrench and a beer, so for the DIY option probably not so much. And private shops are not going to be getting the kind of traffic and experience yet with the Tucson's all-new design, so yours could end up a case of serving as their OJT.

I didn't bring it up earlier, but now it may be appropriate to look into the guides that provide standardized shop hours for R&R and service to most components on any given vehicle. When I've heard it come up on other forums, the name CompNine was thrown out there.

 

[garyahouse]

...that is quite high annual mileage... With that type of driving load it would be foolhardy to assume there's ample time to be laying underneath your ride...

When I pieced together what you were saying, I realized I'd overlooked something. This is likely one really busy guy. Your assumption here makes good sense. Looks like my reasoning skills are slipping...

 

[KonaJoe]

When I pieced together what you were saying, I realized I'd overlooked something. This is likely one really busy guy. Your assumption here makes good sense. Looks like my reasoning skills are slipping...

Haha, yup, quite busy. It's a work vehicle, so instead of renting cars every week to drive all over the country, we went with a lease-to-own on the Tucson, and it has generated quite a bit of Income for the business. Great SUV that is very comfy on 12+ hours drives.

 

[Tucspouse]

When I pieced together what you were saying, I realized I'd overlooked something. This is likely one really busy guy. Your assumption here makes good sense. Looks like my reasoning skills are slipping...

By my most focused intentions and aforethought I always look forward to my reasoning skills slipping whenever I get the chance to lay underneath my cars with a wrench and a beer. Talk about your quality quiet time, can't be beat.
Funny Story: It's been at least 15 years and one warm Saturday I was apparently working on the car too long because my wife called me on my cellphone from inside asking if I needed anything. I was going to zing her with a, "Sure, bring me a beer!" But just in time I said instead, "Sure, I need a kiss." And of course couldn't resist with, "And how 'bout another beer?"

 

[garyahouse]

Kisses and beers have one thing in common: only that which goes THROUGH the lips really matters

Haha, yup, quite busy. It's a work vehicle, so instead of renting cars every week to drive all over the country, we went with a lease-to-own on the Tucson... Great SUV that is very comfy on 12+ hours drives.

Looks like we were right: a workin' man. And I certainly agree about the comfy on long trips thing. I'm feeling like I got near Lexus interior quiet at a Gary-made price...