Used Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Wheel

The second-generation Santa Fe ran from 2006 to 2012, so a 2006 and a 2010 are both within the same generation, which is a good starting point for compatibility. That said, there was a facelift during this generation and subtle changes to the steering column interface or airbag connector can catch you out, so confirm the exact donor registration with the breaker before buying. Never assume fitment without checking.

The third-generation Santa Fe (2012–2018) and the second-generation (2006–2012) are entirely different platforms with different steering columns, so these wheels will not interchange. You need to source from the correct generation to have any realistic chance of fitment. Always confirm the donor vehicle's registration with the breaker.

For the steering wheel itself, engine size does not affect fitment — the same wheel was used across petrol and diesel variants within a generation. What matters for compatibility is the generation (and facelift point within it), not whether your car has a 2.0, 2.2, or 2.7-litre engine. Confirm the generation and any mid-generation changes with the breaker against your registration.

Trim level does not affect the mechanical fitment of the steering wheel to the column, as the mounting and airbag interface are the same across trims within a generation. However, higher trims such as Premium or Premium SE may have had leather-wrapped wheels, additional controls, or different button layouts compared to entry-level trims like Classic, so the visual and functional finish may differ. If you just need a working wheel and are not concerned about matching the button layout exactly, cross-trim sourcing within the same generation is worth discussing with the breaker.

The third-generation Santa Fe covered 2012 to 2018, so both a 2013 and a 2015 sit within the same generation, which is encouraging for compatibility. However, there was a facelift around 2015 and whether the steering wheel or its airbag connector changed at that point is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume. Do not rely on generation alone when sourcing across a likely facelift boundary.

The fourth-generation Santa Fe launched in 2018 and is a different platform to the third-generation (2012–2018), so the steering wheels are not interchangeable. Column fitment, airbag connectors, and control wiring differ between generations, and mixing them is not a straightforward swap. Stick to sourcing from within your own generation and confirm the exact donor registration with your breaker.