Hyundai Santa Fe Starter Motor Replacement Parts

Both years fall within the second-generation Santa Fe (Mk2, 2006–2012), so a starter motor from 2010 is likely to come from the same engine family as a 2007 unit, provided the engine codes match — the 2.2 CRDi diesel and 2.7 V6 petrol were the main UK offerings across this generation. Engine code is the critical detail here, as a diesel unit will not interchange with a petrol one. Confirm the exact engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and share it with the breaker before agreeing a sale.

The Mk3 Santa Fe ran from 2012 to 2018 and the Mk2 from 2006 to 2012, meaning these are distinct generations with different engine families, so a straight swap across that boundary is unlikely. Even where engine displacement looks similar on paper, the engine codes often differ between generations and the starter motor specification can change with them. Name the engine code from both vehicles to your breaker, who can cross-reference the part numbers and confirm whether interchange is possible.

Yes — all mainstream UK Santa Fe variants across every generation are fitted with a conventional starter motor, including both the diesel (CRDi) and petrol engine variants. There is no Santa Fe variant sold in the UK that uses a start system that eliminates a traditional starter motor in the conventional sense, so sourcing a used unit from a breaker is a straightforward route. Make sure you match by engine code rather than just fuel type or year to get the right specification.

No, trim level has no bearing on starter motor fitment for the Santa Fe — the starter motor is determined entirely by the engine fitted, not by whether the car is a base, Premium, or Premium SE model. Both trim levels were available with the same engine options, so the part is identical across trims for a given engine code. The only differences between trim levels are cosmetic or feature-based, none of which affect the mechanical starter motor specification.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly — a diesel CRDi starter motor and a petrol starter motor are not interchangeable, as diesel engines typically require a higher-torque starter due to greater compression. Within diesel variants there were also different displacements and engine codes across the generations, so even two diesel Santa Fes from different years may not share the same unit. Always supply your engine code — found on your V5 registration document or via a VIN check — when requesting a quote from a breaker.

The Mk3 Santa Fe (2012–2018) received a facelift around 2015, and while the core engine codes were carried over, there is a possibility of ancillary or mounting changes around that production boundary. A 2015 car could be either side of that facelift depending on exact build date, so matching on engine code alone may not be sufficient to guarantee the mounting and electrical connections are identical. Confirm the exact engine code and build date with your breaker, who can check part numbers and advise whether a pre-facelift unit will bolt straight on to your vehicle.