Used Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Belt

The Santa Fe has gone through four 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/NC) from 2012 to 2018 with a facelift around 2015, and the fourth generation (TM) from 2018 onwards. Knowing your generation is the most important step when sourcing a used seat belt, as belts are not interchangeable across generations. Check your V5C or ask a breaker to confirm your exact generation against your registration.

Both a 2013 and a 2014 Santa Fe fall within the third generation (DM), which ran from 2012 to 2018, but a facelift was introduced around 2015, meaning pre-facelift and post-facelift cars can share the same generation yet may have trim or mounting differences. A 2013 to 2014 swap is within the pre-facelift period, so fitment is more likely, but you should always confirm the specific belt part number with the breaker against both registrations before buying.

For the Santa Fe, trim level can influence the seat belt specification because higher trims may feature seat belt pretensioners or differ in buckle and anchor style, so it is worth noting your trim when contacting a breaker. The Santa Fe has been sold in the UK in trims including S, SE, Premium, and Premium SE across various generations, and while the basic belt webbing and reel housing are broadly similar within a generation, pretensioner variants in particular should be confirmed with the breaker against your registration. As a safety-critical component, always verify the exact specification rather than assuming any same-generation belt will simply swap in.

Yes, seat belts are handed — the driver's side (OS, offside, right-hand side in a UK car) and passenger's side (NS, nearside, left-hand side) are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. Always tell your breaker whether you need the OS or NS belt, and also specify the row — front, second row, or third row if your Santa Fe has a seven-seat layout — as these all differ. Getting this detail right upfront will save time and avoid a wasted return.

Seat belts, particularly those with pretensioners, are safety-critical components, and Findapart strongly recommends professional fitting by a qualified mechanic or auto-electrician for any seat belt replacement. A pretensioner seat belt is a single-use device — if it has been deployed in a previous accident it cannot be reused, so always confirm with the breaker that the belt is undeployed and in full working order. While a straightforward webbing-and-reel swap on an older non-pretensioner belt is more straightforward, if you have any doubt about the type of belt or your ability to fit it correctly, please use a professional.

A 2011 Santa Fe is second generation (CM, 2006–2012), while a 2013 Santa Fe is third generation (DM, 2012–2018), so these are different generations and the belts are very unlikely to be a direct swap. The mounting points, buckle geometry, and pretensioner systems differ across this generation boundary, so cross-generation fitment should not be assumed. Confirm all details with your breaker against both registrations before purchasing.