Hyundai Santa Fe Towbars

Hyundai Santa Fe Towing Specifics

The Hyundai Santa Fe was first introduced in 2000 by the South Korean manufacturer as a mid-size crossover SUV, designed with strong towing abilities. The range currently has six generations. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Hyundai Santa Fe Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Hyundai warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2001-2006 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2006-2012, 2012-2016 and 2016-2018 models will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Hyundai Santa Fe models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Hyundai Santa Fe models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Hyundai Santa Fe 2001-2006 and 2012-2016 models have towbars that require visible, non-visible and no bumper cuts.

All Hyundai Santa Fe 2006-2012 models have towbars that require visible and no bumper cuts.

All Hyundai Santa Fe 2016- 2018 models have towbars that require visible and non-visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Hyundai Santa Fe 2001-2006 models have a nose weight of 90kg up to 100kg.

All Hyundai Santa Fe 2006-2012 models have a nose weight of 80kg up to 100kg.

All Hyundai Santa Fe 2012-2016 and 2016-2018 models have a nose weight of 100kg up to 150kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Hyundai Santa Fe 2001-2006 vehicle, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2300kg.

For a Hyundai Santa Fe 2006-2012 vehicle, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2200kg up to 3000kg.

For a Hyundai Santa Fe 2012-2016 vehicle, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2500kg.

For a Hyundai Santa Fe 2016-2018 vehicle, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2000kg up to 2500kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

How to identify which generation Hyundai Santa Fe you own, when on a change over year.

2001-2007 (Left image) - The rear lights are on the side and do not touch the boot, the lower lights are on the bumper.

2007-2012 (Right image) - The rear lights are on both the side and on the boot, the boot lights are circular, the lower lights/ reflectors are on the edges on the bumper.

2007-2012 (Left image) - The rear lights are on both the side and on the boot, the boot lights are circular, the lower lights/ reflectors are on the edges on the bumper

2012-2016 (Right image) - The rear lights cut curved matching the registration plate area with a chrome trim between, twin exhausts, parking sensors on the lower bumper, smaller curve on the back window, no circular rear lights.

2012-2016 (Left image) - The rear lights cut curved matching the registration plate area with a chrome trim between, twin exhausts, parking sensors on the lower bumper, smaller curve on the back window, no circular rear lights.

2016-2018 (Right image) - The rear lights are shaped to the top of registration plate area to a point that matches the swage line, the lower bumper lights are shaped similar to a sideways b and d, single exhaust.

2016-2018 (Left image) - The rear lights are shaped to the top of registration plate area to a point that matches the swage line, the lower bumper lights are shaped similar to a sideways b and d, single exhaust.

2018 Onwards (Right image) - The rear lights do not have a curved outside edge, the lower bumper lights, feature a white light. The lower bumper panel features 3 grooved slots.