Used Hyundai Santa Fe Wheel Trims

Wheel trims (plastic hub caps) were fitted to entry-level Santa Fe variants, particularly on steel wheels found on base trim specifications — so yes, they do exist on some versions of this model. Higher trim levels were typically supplied with alloy wheels from the factory, meaning many Santa Fes on UK roads will never have had wheel trims fitted at all. If your car left the factory with alloys, you are most likely looking for an alloy wheel rather than a trim. Check your current wheels to confirm whether you have steel wheels with trims or alloy wheels before requesting quotes.

The first-generation Santa Fe (2001–2006) and the second-generation model (2006–2012) are entirely different platforms with different wheel sizes, so trims from one generation will not reliably fit the other. Wheel trim fitment depends on the specific wheel diameter and centre-bore of that generation, both of which changed between these two models. Always confirm the generation and wheel size with the breaker against your registration to ensure a match. Never assume trims cross the generational boundary.

Trim level itself does not affect whether a wheel trim physically fits, since fitment is determined by wheel diameter and the steel wheel's profile rather than the trim name. However, trim level does affect whether your car has steel wheels with trims at all — higher specifications such as Style or Premium typically came with alloy wheels, while lower specifications were more likely to have steel wheels requiring trims. If you and the breaker both have steel-wheeled cars of the same generation, the trim name is not the key factor — the wheel size is. Confirm your wheel size with the breaker to make sure you are getting the correct diameter trim.

The third-generation Santa Fe ran from 2012 to 2018 and received a facelift around 2015–2016, but wheel trims on steel wheels are governed by wheel diameter and fitment profile rather than the facelift cycle. If both cars share the same wheel size, the trims may well interchange across the facelift boundary, but this is not guaranteed as specifications can change mid-generation. Confirm with the breaker against both registrations whether the diameter and fitting profile match before purchasing. Do not assume facelift and pre-facelift trims are interchangeable without that check.

For wheel trims specifically, engine size is not a significant fitment factor — unlike brakes or suspension components, wheel trims simply clip onto the steel wheel and are not influenced by what is under the bonnet. What matters is the wheel diameter (commonly expressed in inches) and the clip or retention profile of the specific steel wheel fitted to your car. Focus on confirming the generation and wheel size with the breaker rather than worrying about whether you have the 2.0-litre or 2.2-litre engine. That said, always confirm against your registration as factory specifications can vary.

Wheel trims need to match in diameter and fitting profile to sit securely and safely on the steel wheel, so a random trim from a different year or size will not necessarily fit even if it looks similar. Within the same generation and the same wheel size, there is a reasonable chance of a match, but clip designs and profiles can vary even within a generation. Visually, a trim from a different model year may also look noticeably different if the design was updated. Confirm the specific wheel size and part number where possible with the breaker against your registration before buying a single replacement.