Second Hand Hyundai Santa Fe Track Rod

Yes, all Hyundai Santa Fe models have track rods (also called tie rods) as part of the front steering system — this applies to every generation sold in the UK, including both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive variants. The track rod connects the steering rack to the wheel hub and is a standard component regardless of drivetrain layout. If you have a Santa Fe, you definitely have track rods.

No — the first-generation Santa Fe (SM, 2001–2006) and the second-generation Santa Fe (CM, 2006–2012) are built on different platforms with different steering geometry, so their track rods are not interchangeable. Always source a track rod that matches your specific generation. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

These fall in different generations — the 2010 car is a second-generation CM (2006–2012), while the 2014 is a third-generation DM (2012–2018) — and the track rods are not a cross-generation fit. Stick to the correct generation for your car and confirm the part against your registration with the breaker to be sure.

For the Santa Fe, track rod fitment is primarily determined by the generation rather than engine size, as the steering geometry does not significantly differ between the 2.0, 2.2, or 2.7-litre variants within the same generation. That said, it is worth confirming with the breaker that the part from their donor vehicle matches your exact registration, particularly if you are sourcing across different engine variants.

Trim level does not affect track rod fitment on the Santa Fe — Classic, Premium, and other trim designations reflect interior and equipment differences, not changes to the steering or running gear. A track rod from a lower-spec car will function identically to one from a higher-spec model within the same generation. Bear in mind that other components removed alongside the track rod by the breaker may differ cosmetically between trim levels, but the track rod itself is unaffected by trim.

Yes — track rods are side-specific on the Santa Fe, so you must specify whether you need the nearside (NS, left, driver's side in right-hand-drive) or offside (OS, right, passenger's side) when contacting a breaker. Fitting the wrong side can affect your steering geometry and safety, so double-check which side you need before ordering. If you are unsure, your garage or MOT station can confirm which track rod requires replacement.