Second Hand Hyundai Santa Fe Seat

The Santa Fe has run across distinct 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 around 2015, and the fourth generation (TM) from 2018 onwards. Seats are generally interchangeable within the same generation, but crossing from one generation to another is very unlikely to work due to different mounting points, profiles, and trim fittings. Always confirm the exact generation match with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

Both the 2013 and 2014 Santa Fe fall within the third generation (DM, 2012–2018), so the seats are likely compatible provided the trim level and side match. However, 2015 brought a facelift to the DM generation, and while the body shell remained the same generation, interior fittings can vary around facelift years. If your car or the donor car is from the 2015 facelift onwards, confirm with the breaker that the specific seat matches your exact pre- or post-facelift specification.

Yes, trim level matters for the Santa Fe because higher trims such as Premium and Premium SE typically featured heated, ventilated, or electrically adjustable seats with different upholstery and side bolster profiles compared to entry-level trims. A seat from a lower trim will physically mount in the same way but may look noticeably different and lack the electrical connectors for heating or adjustment functions. Tell the breaker your trim level as well as your generation so they can match the seat style correctly.

Yes, seats are handed — the driver's seat (OS, offside) and front passenger seat (NS, nearside) are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. Rear seats can be more forgiving depending on whether you need an individual seat or a bench section, but you should still confirm left or right with the breaker. Always state which side you need clearly when requesting a quote.

If the seat contains a side-impact airbag built into the side bolster — which is common on Santa Fe seats from higher trims — that airbag is a single-use, safety-critical component and must not be fitted if it has previously been deployed. Seat belt pretensioners are similarly single-use and safety-critical after a collision. Because airbag module compatibility with your car's specific SRS system can vary, you should confirm this with the breaker against your registration and have any seat containing airbag or pretensioner components fitted by a qualified professional.

The CM generation ran from 2006 to 2012 and the DM from 2012 to 2018, and these are distinct platforms with different interior dimensions and seat mounting arrangements. Fitment across this generation boundary is very unlikely without modification and is not something Findapart can confirm. Confirm with the breaker whether they have a seat from the correct DM generation for your specific car before ordering.