Hyundai Tucson Cooling Fans
Cooling Fans to suit the Hyundai Tucson, cross-referenced against OEM specification and dispatched countrywide
What Are Hyundai Tucson Cooling Fans?
The cooling fan pulls air through your Hyundai's radiator when road speed alone isn't enough — crawling in Joburg traffic, idling at a drive-through, or sitting through load-shedding at a boom gate. Getz, i20, Accent, Tucson and Creta all use electric fans controlled by ECU and resistor modules.
Signs You Need New Cooling Fans
Tucson Cooling Fans: what actually decides fitment
What changes across the range
Ordering cooling fans for a Tucson starts with the generation: JM, LM, TL and NX4.
The LM Tucson and the ix35 are the same vehicle sold under two names in different markets, so ix35 stock is a legitimate source for LM-generation parts and vice versa.
Worth knowing: the Tucsonruns in lockstep with the Kia Sportage — JM with KM, LM with SL, TL with QL, NX4 with NQ5.
What we check on cooling fans
- •The generation code, because Tucson parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this Tucson was sold with Beta II 2.0 (JM), Theta II 2.0 (LM), Gamma 1.6 T-GDi (TL), Nu 2.0 and R-line 2.0 CRDi (TL)
- •Petrol or diesel, and whether the car has air conditioning
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the Tucson is mostly the family SUV that does school runs during the week and gravel-road holiday mileage over December, a duty cycle that is hard on suspension and cooling components. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai Tucson Cooling Fans — Questions We Get Asked
Will cooling fans from another Tucson fit mine?
Not automatically. The Tucson sold in South Africa as JM, LM, TL and NX4, and the LM Tucson and the ix35 are the same vehicle sold under two names in different markets, so ix35 stock is a legitimate source for LM-generation parts and vice versa. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Which engines did the South African Tucson come with?
SA-market cars ran Beta II 2.0 (JM), Theta II 2.0 (LM), Gamma 1.6 T-GDi (TL), Nu 2.0, R-line 2.0 CRDi (TL). The code stamped on the block is what we work from — the badge on the boot is not reliable on its own.
How much does a Hyundai cooling fan cost in South Africa?
Real SA pricing — a Hyundai Getz radiator fan (1999-2005) runs around R1,380, with Getz fan sets covering 1992-2020 in our supplier network. Labour is typically one to two hours for a front-clip replacement. Send your VIN for an exact-fit quote.
Why is my Hyundai cooling fan not working?
Most often a blown fan resistor or faulty relay — both cheap fixes. Hyundai Forums logs this as a classic Getz, i20 and Accent fault. Less commonly it's the fan motor itself or the ECU's temperature sensor input. Scan tool plus resistor test pins it down fast.
Why does my Hyundai cooling fan stay on after the engine is off?
Normal for 5-10 minutes on a hot engine — the fan cools the block to prevent coolant boil. Beyond that, a stuck relay or failed thermal switch is to blame. Hyundai Forums documents this across Getz/i20/Accent models.
What causes a Hyundai to overheat when the fan is working?
Thermostat stuck closed, blocked radiator core, failing water pump, or air in the system from a cracked expansion tank. The fan is only part of the story — if coolant isn't circulating, no amount of airflow will help. Pressure-test and scan for thermostat codes.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai radiator fan?
Parts: budget aftermarket from around R1,380 for a Getz fan up to OEM pricing for Creta and Sonata dual-fan assemblies. Labour is one to two hours. We source fans and fan assemblies nationally through our SA supplier network. Ask for a VIN-matched quote.
Not sure which cooling fans fits your Tucson?
Send us your VIN or the engine code off the block and our Hyundai desk will cross-check the correct cooling fans for your exact Tucson derivative.