Hyundai Elantra Left Rear Seat
We source left rear seat for every Elantra generation sold in South Africa, then check the fit against your VIN before it leaves the warehouse
What Are Hyundai Elantra Left Rear Seat?
The left rear seat on a Hyundai is the outboard rear bench section, its folding mechanism, latch, release strap and trim. On i20 and Accent hatches we see the release lever snap, or the latch rust after years of boot damp, leaving the seat stuck up.
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Elantra Left Rear Seat: what actually decides fitment
What changes across the range
Ordering left rear seat for a Elantra starts with the generation: J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD.
Early SA cars wear the Avante name and later ones the Elantra badge for what is effectively the same lineage — the generation code, not the badge, is what a parts desk works from.
Worth knowing: the Elantraa platform relative of the Kia Cerato through several generations.
What we check on left rear seat
- •The generation code, because Elantra parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this Elantra was sold with Alpha 1.6 (XD), Gamma 1.6 (HD), Nu 1.8 (MD) and Nu 2.0 (AD)
- •The trim level, the interior colour, and whether the car has leather or cloth
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the Elantra is mostly a compact sedan bought by long-distance commuters, so highway mileage accumulates fast and driveline wear tends to run ahead of the visual condition. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Elantra Left Rear Seat: Common Questions
Will left rear seat from another Elantra fit mine?
Not automatically. The Elantra sold in South Africa as J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD, and early SA cars wear the Avante name and later ones the Elantra badge for what is effectively the same lineage — the generation code, not the badge, is what a parts desk works from. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Can you source left rear seat for the Elantra if local stock is dry?
Usually, yes. The Elantra a platform relative of the Kia Cerato through several generations, which gives us a second catalogue to search when Hyundai-listed stock runs out. We will tell you what we are quoting rather than leaving you to guess.
Why won't my Hyundai rear seat fold down?
The i20 release lever is notorious for snapping and Accent latch mechanisms rust up from boot damp. Either kills the fold function while the seat otherwise works fine. A latch rebuild kit or a used lever assembly restores it.
How much does a Hyundai rear seat cost to replace?
A used rear seat half section through SA strippers typically runs R1,050-R3,400. Pro Hyundai Spares and our supplier network hold stock for i20, Accent. Send photos of your current trim for a match.
How do you fix a stuck Hyundai rear seat latch?
Pull the seat-back cushion, expose the latch and clean old grease and rust off the pivot. Lubricate with PTFE spray and work the mechanism. If the pawl spring has snapped, fit a new latch module. Forcing it cracks the cable.
Can I buy a used Hyundai rear seat in South Africa?
Yes. Pro Hyundai Spares and our supplier network stock used i20, Accent, Creta and Santa Fe rear seats. Match by VIN, trim colour and whether yours is split-fold or single bench. Get a free quote with photos.
How do I release a Hyundai rear seat that won't unlock?
Reach behind the backrest and find the emergency boot-side release. On i20 and Accent it is a thin metal tab near the boot floor. Work it sideways while pushing the backrest forward. If the cable is snapped, the latch needs stripping.
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Tell us which Elantra you have
The Elantra sold here as J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD, and they do not share one parts list. Give us the generation code and we will do the rest.