BBB Industries N17826 Starter Motor

Starter for Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio

BBB Industries NEW STARTER N17826 is a 12-volt replacement starter built with a permanent magnet direct drive design and an attached solenoid. It is a direct-fit option for select Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Kia Rio5 applications, including Valeo-based OE units.

Key Features

• 12V starter for starting-system replacement
• Permanent magnet direct drive construction
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-tooth pinion gear
• Closed nose cone design
• Starter drive included
• Solenoid attached
• OE manufacturer reference: Valeo
• Part number: N17826

Product Details

The BBB Industries NEW STARTER line focuses on direct replacement starting components for common import applications. This N17826 starter is specified with a 0.9 power rating, clockwise rotation, and an 8-tooth pinion to match the original starting system configuration on covered vehicles. It cross-references Valeo-style OE applications and is listed for 2001-2011 Hyundai Accent, 2006-2010 Kia Rio, and 2006-2010 Kia Rio5. The part number N17826 is also referenced by 36100-22850 and 36100-22855 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2002-2011 Hyundai Accent, N/A
• Fits 2006-2010 Kia Rio, N/A
• Fits 2006-2010 Kia Rio5, N/A
• Fits 2001 Hyundai Accent, N/A; Valeo Unit; NEW STARTER

Common Starting Issues This Part May Resolve

• Engine no-crank condition
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Grinding or clicking during key start
• Starter failure on Valeo-based OE applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE part number, pinion tooth count, rotation direction, and mounting style before installation. This starter does not include mounting bolts or mounting shims, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed. Confirm battery condition, cable integrity, and charging-system output before replacing the starter to avoid repeat failures.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries supplies replacement electrical components for OE-style service applications. This NEW STARTER is built to match the listed fitment and configuration details for a proper replacement on covered Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Kia Rio5 vehicles.