Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

Question:

Hi: say I want to buy c13152 but on the video it show a different bumper on a Hyundai santa fe sport then mine. well this part fit my car with the full bumper?? it shows a cut out that I dont have

asked by: Terry D

Expert Reply:

As long as your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe is the Sport model, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III # C13152 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit and will work just fine with the bumper on your vehicle. Just keep in mind that the exhaust will need to be temporarily lowered and the underbody panel and/or fascia will be temporarily loosened or removed during installation. This hitch has a 2 inch receiver opening with a 900 pound tongue weight capacity and 6,000 pound gross trailer weight capacity, although I also recommend checking the vehicle's capacity as listed in the owner's manual.

If you happen to have the SE or Limited model of the Hyundai Santa Fe, you will instead use the Curt Class III # C13153.

If your Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or SE has the factory tow package and you plan on doing any towing, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56332 to install a 4-pole connector to power your trailer's signal lights. This will connect quickly and easily with the connection points behind the rear bumper of your vehicle. I have attached an installation video on your Santa Fe for you to check out.

If you do not have the factory tow package, you will instead use the Curt T-Connector # C56184.

For a ball mount, I recommend looking at the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit for 2 Inch Hitches # 989900. This kit includes two ball mounts with different rise and drops as well as the two most common sized hitch balls. I have also attached a link that will take you to our selection of available ball mounts and an article that will help you choose the right one for your towing setup.