Used Hyundai Santa Fe Crankshaft

The Santa Fe Mk2 (CM generation) ran from 2006 to 2012 in the UK, so a 2010 and a 2012 are within the same generation — a good starting point for compatibility. However, fitment depends primarily on the engine code: the 2.2 CRDi diesel (D4HB) and the 2.0 CRDi (D4EA) have different crankshafts and cannot be swapped between them. Confirm both engine codes match before ordering, and check the detail with the breaker against your registration.

The Mk2 (CM, 2006–2012) and Mk3 (DM, 2012–2018) are separate generations and crossing that boundary is high-risk for crankshaft compatibility, even where the engine name looks similar, because internal engine specifications changed. The engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — is the definitive guide here, not the model year or engine size badge. Always confirm cross-generation compatibility directly with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.

No — trim level has no bearing on crankshaft fitment whatsoever. The crankshaft is determined entirely by the engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and the specific engine variant fitted to your vehicle. Whether your Santa Fe is a base-level S or a top-spec Premium SE, if the engine codes match, the crankshaft is the same part.

Every internal combustion engine — petrol or diesel — contains a crankshaft, so all Santa Fe variants sold in the UK have one. The key distinction is that each engine variant has its own specific crankshaft: for example, the 2.2-litre D4HB diesel used widely in Mk2 and Mk3 models takes a different crankshaft than the 2.0-litre D4EA or any petrol unit. Always match by engine code rather than just engine size or fuel type.

Both a 2015 and 2016 Santa Fe fall within the Mk3 DM generation (2012–2018, with a facelift around 2015), so they are broadly in the same family. That said, fitment still depends on the engine code matching exactly, as the facelift period can coincide with specification changes. Confirm the engine codes are identical and check with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

The crankshaft itself lives inside the engine and is not directly affected by whether the vehicle is two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive — what matters is that the engine codes match. Drive configuration is worth mentioning to the breaker as context, since it can help them pull the correct donor vehicle, but it is the engine code that is the definitive fitment factor for this part.