Hyundai Santa Fe Glove Compartment
We source glove compartment for every Santa Fe generation sold in South Africa, then check the fit against your VIN before it leaves the warehouse
What Are Hyundai Santa Fe Glove Compartment?
The glove compartment on a Hyundai is the lidded storage bin in the dashboard ahead of the front passenger. On i20 and Accent we see the plastic latch snap cleanly in half, so the lid hangs open or jams shut with nothing else wrong.
Signs You Need New Glove Compartment
What a parts desk needs to know about your Santa Fe
What changes across the range
Ordering glove compartment for a Santa Fe starts with the generation: SM, CM, DM and TM.
Five- and seven-seat derivatives differ well beyond the third-row seat itself — floor pan, trim, glass and rear HVAC parts all follow the seating configuration.
Worth knowing: the Santa Fea platform relative of the Kia Sorento across several generations.
What we check on glove compartment
- •The generation code, because Santa Fe parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this Santa Fe was sold with Delta 2.7 V6 (SM), 2.2 CRDi (CM) and R-line 2.2 CRDi (DM, TM)
- •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 Santa Fe is mostly the tow car of the range, so cooling, driveline and rear-suspension components carry loads the same parts never see on a lighter Hyundai. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Santa Fe Glove Compartment: Common Questions
Will glove compartment from another Santa Fe fit mine?
Not automatically. The Santa Fe sold in South Africa as SM, CM, DM and TM, and five- and seven-seat derivatives differ well beyond the third-row seat itself — floor pan, trim, glass and rear HVAC parts all follow the seating configuration. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Can you source glove compartment for the Santa Fe if local stock is dry?
Usually, yes. The Santa Fe a platform relative of the Kia Sorento across 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.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai glove box?
A used glove compartment assembly through SA strippers usually lands in the R250-R850 bracket for i20, Accent models. A latch-only fix is cheaper still. Get a free quote and we will match it to your trim and colour.
Why is my Hyundai glove compartment jammed or broken?
The latch tongue on i20 and Accent dashboards is a thin plastic hook that fatigues and snaps. Once it breaks, the catch jams in the shut position. Opening it forcefully usually destroys the surrounding trim too.
How do you open a Hyundai glove box with a broken handle?
Ease a thin plastic trim tool down the side of the lid to push the latch tongue sideways off the striker. Pull gently as you feel it release. Never prise from below, as this cracks the hinge tabs.
Can you replace just the glove box latch on a Hyundai?
Yes, on most i20, Accent units the latch is a separate plastic module that unclips from the inside of the lid. A latch kit is cheaper than a full glove box, though colour-matched second-hand lids often make more sense.
Where can I buy a Hyundai glove compartment in South Africa?
Pro Hyundai Spares carries used glove boxes and latch assemblies for Getz, i20, Accent and Creta. Our supplier network keeps further stock. Send us your VIN for a colour and trim match.
Learn More About Hyundai Santa Fe Glove Compartment
Tell us which Santa Fe you have
The Santa Fe sold here as SM, CM, DM and TM, and they do not share one parts list. Give us the generation code and we will do the rest.