Second Hand Hyundai Santa Fe Wiper Motor

The Santa Fe has run across four 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. Generation is the most important factor when sourcing a used wiper motor, as the motor and its mounting are designed around the specific bodyshell of each generation. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact generation before purchasing.

Both a 2013 and a 2014 Santa Fe fall within the third generation (DM, 2012–2018), with the facelift arriving around 2015, so these two vehicles share the same generation bodyshell. Front and rear wiper motors within the same generation are generally compatible, but confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the pre-facelift and post-facelift versions share identical motor specifications, as revised body panels can occasionally affect fitment.

A 2017 Santa Fe is a third-generation DM (2012–2018), while a 2019 Santa Fe is a fourth-generation TM (2018 onwards), so these sit on either side of a generation boundary. Wiper motors are generation-specific, so a straight swap across that boundary is unlikely, but confirm with the breaker against both registrations as they will be best placed to check whether any carry-over parts were used.

Yes, front and rear wiper motors are completely different parts with different mountings, connectors, and operating mechanisms, so you must specify which you need when contacting a breaker. The Santa Fe is an SUV with a separately powered rear wiper, so the two are not interchangeable. Be clear about front or rear when requesting a quote, and provide your registration to help the breaker pull the correct unit.

Trim level — whether Classic, SE, Premium, or Premium SE on the Santa Fe — does not affect wiper motor fitment, as the motor is determined by the generation and whether it is front or rear, not the specification of the car. A motor pulled from a lower or higher trim vehicle of the same generation should be mechanically compatible. Bear in mind that cosmetic surrounds or wiper arm finishes may look slightly different between trims, but the motor itself is the same.

Hyundai does share components across its range, and there is a possibility of crossover between models built on related platforms within the same era, but wiper motor compatibility across different models is not straightforward to confirm without checking part numbers. The safest approach is to provide your Santa Fe's registration to the breaker, who can cross-reference part numbers to identify whether a motor from another Hyundai model is a confirmed match rather than an assumption.