Hyundai Santa Fe Rear Cross Member Replacement Parts

The Santa Fe has run through four clear generations in the UK: the first generation (SM) ran from 2001 to 2006, the second generation (CM) from 2006 to 2012, the third generation (DM) from 2012 to 2018 with a facelift in 2015, and the fourth generation (TM) from 2018 onwards. The rear cross member is generation-specific, so you must match the part to your exact generation — a CM part will not suit a DM, and so on. Always confirm the generation with the breaker against your registration plate before ordering.

These two years sit on either side of the DM facelift in 2015, which is a known boundary for this generation. Both are third-generation (DM) Santa Fes, but whether the facelift introduced any pressing changes to the rear cross member is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration — do not assume the pre-facelift and post-facelift parts are identical. Give the breaker both the donor year and your registration so they can check.

No — the CM and DM are different platforms with different body structures, so the rear cross member will not interchange across this generational boundary. Always source the part from a breaker who can confirm the part came from the matching generation against your specific registration.

Trim level does not affect rear cross member fitment on the Santa Fe; the structure is shared across trim grades within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences in what surrounds the cross member depending on trim — for instance, tow-bar preparation or different underbody finishing — but the cross member itself is not trim-dependent. Confirm the generation and model year with the breaker and you can disregard trim level when sourcing this part.

The five-seat and seven-seat versions of the Santa Fe share the same body shell and platform within each generation, so seat configuration alone does not change the rear cross member. However, you should confirm this with the breaker against your registration, as regional or mid-generation build differences can occasionally affect underbody components in ways that are not always publicly documented.

Engine choice does not affect rear cross member fitment; this is a structural body part determined by generation and body style, not by what is under the bonnet. Tell the breaker your generation and registration, and set aside any concern about engine type when searching for this part.