Hyundai Side Mirror Replacement: Tucson and Kona Folding Motor Guide
By Duber, The Car Mirror Man · Car Mirrors Australia · Updated October 2026 · 15 min read
Short answer: a Hyundai side mirror replacement starts from $135 for glass alone, and a cover is $150 to $300. When a Tucson or Kona mirror stops folding, the folding motor is often the part that failed, and a motor repair sits within the $350 to $500 powered-mirror band, quoted per vehicle. A whole Tucson or Kona mirror is quoted per vehicle after we have seen a photo. Often only one part has failed, and replacing that part costs less than a whole mirror. We come to you.
Anywhere in our five cities: we can repair an electric folding mirror motor at your home or work — see our mobile mirror service.
The Tucson and the Kona are two of the most common compact SUVs on Australian roads, and a lot of them have power-folding mirrors. When the mirror stops folding, the first quote many owners receive is for a whole new mirror, because that is how most dealers work. In our experience that is often not what the mirror needs. The folding motor is a small part inside a large assembly, and it can fail on its own. This guide explains how the Tucson and Kona generations line up, what each part costs to replace, how to tell a folding motor fault from other mirror faults, and why a whole mirror is not always the answer.
The four parts, and what each one costs
A side mirror is a handful of separate components. Which one broke is what decides the price, not the badge on the car. A whole mirror is the last resort, not the starting point.
What a Tucson or Kona mirror is made of
A power-folding mirror is a stack of parts on a base that bolts to the door. The glass is what you look into. Behind it sits an adjustment motor that tilts the glass, and on many vehicles a heating element behind the glass. At the arm sits a second motor that folds the whole head in towards the door. The outer cover wraps the back of the head.
The two motors are physically separate. If the mirror will not fold but the glass still adjusts normally, the fault is usually the folding motor and its gears. The rest of the mirror is fine.
Hyundai Tucson generations
The Tucson has been through four generations in Australia, known as the JM, the LM, the TL and the NX4. The LM was sold in Australia as the ix35. Each generation is a different design, and the mirror parts differ.
| Generation | What matters for a mirror |
|---|---|
| JM | The oldest. An older design, and a part we confirm before we quote. |
| LM (sold as the ix35) | Sold under a different name in Australia, so tell us the year. |
| TL | A common Tucson on the road. Trim decides what the mirror carries. |
| NX4 | The newest. Features inside the mirror are more likely, and the price follows them. |
If you own an ix35, that is a Tucson LM, and the mirror parts follow the generation, not the name. The year and a photo are all we need.
Hyundai Kona generations
The Kona has been built in two generations, the OS and the newer SX2. Electric and hybrid versions are sold alongside the petrol ones.
| Generation | What matters for a mirror |
|---|---|
| OS | A common compact SUV. Trim decides what the mirror carries. |
| SX2 | The newest. A different mirror from the OS, and the part differs. |
Tell us if your Kona is a petrol, hybrid or electric version when you send the photo. The mirror may be the same, but we confirm the part before we quote.
Hyundai side mirror replacement prices
Hyundai’s Tucson and Kona are not on our per-vehicle price list, so we do not quote a whole-mirror range. These are the part bands that apply.
| What is replaced | Cost | When you need it |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror glass only | From $135 | The glass is cracked or missing. The housing and the motors still work. |
| Cover or housing | $150 – $300 | The outer shell is scuffed, cracked or snapped off. |
| Folding motor or adjustment motor repair | Within the $350 – $500 powered band, quoted per vehicle | The mirror will not fold, or will not adjust. The motor varies by make and model. |
| Whole mirror | Quoted per vehicle | The mirror is smashed off or the whole assembly needs replacing. |
| Blind-spot, camera or auto-dimming | $450 – $600+ | Sensors or a camera sit inside the mirror. |
A fair price for a glass-only job is $135 to $180. How to read the table: start at the top and stop at the first row that matches what is wrong. If only the glass is broken, the first row is the answer.
When the mirror will not fold
A power-folding fault shows up in a few ways. Each points to a different part, and it is worth working out which one you have before you agree to a repair.
Our guide to a power-folding mirror that is not working explains each symptom in more detail, and our guide to motor noises explains what each sound usually means.
Why a dealer quote can be for the whole mirror
Dealers usually replace parts as assemblies. That is a sensible way to work for a dealer, because it is quick and the part comes with a single reference. It is not always the lowest-cost way for the owner. In Duber’s experience, a dealer quote for a whole mirror on a newer Tucson can be around $1,600 to $1,700. That is his own figure from the jobs he sees, not a published price list.
A folding motor is a small part inside that assembly. When it is the part that has failed, it can be replaced on its own, and the glass, the housing, the wiring and the cover you already have stay. That is why we ask which part has failed before we quote anything. Our page on electric folding mirror motor repair explains how that repair works.
A sibling guide for the i30
If you drive a Hyundai i30, that car has its own price row on our national guide, and its own guide. Read our Hyundai i30 side mirror replacement cost guide for the i30 figures. This guide covers the Tucson and the Kona, which are quoted per vehicle.
Replace the part, not the whole mirror
A newer power-folding mirror is a dearer assembly, so the saving from replacing only what failed is larger than on a simple car. The question to ask any repairer is which part has failed and whether it can be replaced on its own. If the answer is the glass, the cover or a motor, you may not need the whole mirror.
Our national guide to replacing just the glass or the whole unit has a longer decision tree.
What to put in your photo, and what to try first
A good photo saves a visit. If your mirror will not fold, a short video of you pressing the switch is even better.
The whole head, so the cover, the glass and the arm are all in the frame.
If it is a fold problem, a short video of the mirror trying to fold shows us the sound and the movement.
The whole vehicle from the side, with the year and the model if you know them.
The mirror controls on the door, which tell us what the mirror does.
Fitting a Hyundai mirror at your home or work
The whole mirror, the damage and the vehicle. Tell us the year and the model, and whether it is a Tucson, an ix35 or a Kona.
We confirm which part failed and quote that part, with the visit included.
Home, work or a car park. We bring the glass and the common parts in the van.
We adjust the mirror, fold it and unfold it, and check any heater, indicator or warning light.
There is no separate call-out fee. If you are outside the five cities we serve, we cannot visit, but we can ship the correct part to you.
Pay yourself or claim on insurance
A glass or cover job is usually well below a typical excess, so paying directly is common. A powered mirror or motor repair sits nearer to it. How excess, cover types and claims work is set out on the Moneysmart site [1]. A blind-spot light in the mirror can be a separate part. It shows in or near the side mirror, and sensors that watch the side of the car trigger it [2] [3].
| Job | Example excess | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Glass only (from $135) | $500 – $800 | Pay directly. It is far below the excess. |
| Cover ($150 – $300) | $500 – $800 | Pay directly. It is below the excess. |
| Folding or adjustment motor ($350 – $500) | $500 – $800 | Break-even. Get a quote first. |
| Blind-spot or camera mirror ($450 – $600+) | $500 – $800 | A claim may make sense. Check your policy. |
Genuine or aftermarket parts, and standards
For whole mirrors and parts we supply genuine quality parts unless you ask for something else. Whichever you choose, you should get a quote that outlines the repair and the cost of both parts and labour [4], and an itemised account of the work done and how the costs were calculated [5]. Mirror glass we cut is made to the national design rule for rear vision mirrors [6].
A cover that has spent years in the sun can fade and crack. Ultraviolet light is what drives the photo-degradation of plastics, and the effects run from loss of colour to surface cracking and brittleness [7]. A new cover is a $150 to $300 job, and it protects the folding mechanism behind it.
How a folding mirror usually fails
A folding mirror has a small motor driving a gearbox, and the gearbox swings the head in and out. In our experience the usual failure is wear in the small gears or in the clutch that lets the head give way if it is pushed, and the result is a mirror that folds slowly, grinds, or does not move at all. It can happen without any impact.
That is why a mirror can stop folding on a car that has never been hit. It is also why the first question is about the sound and the movement, not about damage. A mirror that has simply worn out is a motor job, not a whole-mirror job.
Symptoms, parts and what we do
A folding mirror has several parts that can fail, and the symptom usually points to the part. The table shows the common ones.
| What you notice | The likely part | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| The mirror will not fold or unfold | Folding motor, gears or wiring | Check the motor and its connection, and quote that part. |
| It folds, but grinds or clicks as it moves | Gears or the clutch inside the folding mechanism | Replace the worn part. Stop using the fold switch until then. |
| The glass will not tilt | Adjustment motor | A separate motor from the folding one. Quote that part. |
| The head wobbles on the arm | Base or mount | Replace the part that has loosened. |
| The glass is cracked | Glass | Replace the glass on its own, from $135. |
If your symptom is not in the table, send a video. A short clip of the fault shows us more than a description does.
Please do not force a power-folding mirror
When a power-folding mirror sticks half way, the natural reaction is to push it into place by hand. That is understandable, but it is worth being careful. A mirror designed to fold electrically can be damaged if the head is forced against its gears, and what began as a small fault can turn into a bigger one.
A better approach is to leave it where it is, stop pressing the switch, and send us a photo and a short video. If the mirror is in a position that does not give you a clear view to the rear, have it fixed before you drive far.
Petrol, hybrid and electric versions
The Kona is sold in petrol, hybrid and electric versions, and the Tucson has been sold in a range of versions too [2]. The drivetrain does not decide what the mirror needs. The generation, the trim and the features do.
When you send a photo, tell us which version you drive, because it helps us confirm the exact part. The repair approach is the same for all of them: find which part has failed and replace that part.
What our customers tell us
Coming to you is the whole point. Nobody wants to lose a day to a mirror.
Every review quoted on this site is a real, verified customer review. We do not write them and we do not edit them.
Warranty and your rights
Every fit carries a written warranty on the part and the workmanship, and the terms are on our warranty page. Under Australian consumer law a service must also be carried out with due care and skill [8].
Every band above comes from our national price guide, which is the single source of truth for what we charge. If you want the full breakdown by part and by vehicle, read our side mirror replacement cost guide.
We come to you in five cities
Every job is mobile. We drive to your home, your work or the car park the car is sitting in, and the mirror is fitted and tested before we leave.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hyundai Tucson side mirror replacement cost?
Glass alone is from $135 and a cover is $150 to $300. A folding or adjustment motor repair sits within the $350 to $500 powered-mirror band, quoted per vehicle. A whole Tucson mirror is quoted per vehicle after we have seen a photo.
My Tucson or Kona mirror will not fold. Do I need a whole new mirror?
Often not. The folding motor is a small part inside the mirror and can fail on its own. Send a photo and a short video of the fault, and we will confirm which part has failed.
Is an ix35 the same as a Tucson?
The second-generation Tucson, the LM, was sold in Australia as the ix35. Tell us the year and we will confirm the part.
How much is a folding motor repair?
It sits within the $350 to $500 powered-mirror band and is quoted per vehicle, because the motor varies by make and model. We give a fixed price once we have seen a photo.
Does my Hyundai year matter?
Yes. Mirror parts differ between generations. Tell us the year and the model, and send a photo.
Do you charge a call-out fee?
No. The visit is part of the price.
Should I claim on insurance?
For glass or cover jobs paying directly is usually cheaper than the excess. We do not bill insurers directly, and we give you an itemised invoice.
Do you fit genuine parts?
We supply genuine quality parts unless you ask for something else.
Do you replace the interior rear-view mirror?
No. We replace exterior side mirrors only.
More on mirrors
Related guides and services.
Sources
- Car insurance — excess, cover types and claims, Moneysmart (ASIC) — moneysmart.gov.au/car-insurance
- Blind spot warning — sensors detect vehicles beside the car, and warning lights can sit in the side-view mirror, Transport Canada — tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/driver-assistance-technologies/colli
- Blind Spot Warning — the visual warning appears in the side view mirror or the windscreen frame, Transport Accident Commission (Victoria), How Safe Is Your Car? — howsafeisyourcar.com.au/safety-features/blind-spot-warning
- Get your car repaired — a quote should outline the repairs and the cost of both parts and labour, Queensland Government — www.qld.gov.au/community/fair-trading/consumer-rights-complaints-and-sca
- Car services and repairs — written estimates, and an itemised account of the work and how the costs were calculated, Consumer Affairs Victoria — www.consumer.vic.gov.au/consumers-and-businesses/cars/maintenance-and-re
- Australian Design Rule 14/02 — Rear Vision Mirrors, Federal Register of Legislation — www.legislation.gov.au/F2006L02663/latest/text
- Photodegradation of plastics (section 4.11) — UV from sunlight causes discolouration, surface crazing and embrittlement, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations — www.fao.org/4/X5018e/x5018E0I.HTM
- Competition and Consumer Act 2010, Schedule 2 (Australian Consumer Law) — consumer guarantees for services — www.legislation.gov.au/C2010A00068/latest/text
Prices and information in this article are indicative only and reflect real quoted jobs at the time of publication. Costs vary with vehicle, part availability and features. Send a photo for an exact fixed price.
