Bosch SR4181X Starter Motor

Bosch SR4181X Remanufactured Starter

The Bosch SR4181X is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for direct replacement in select Hyundai and Kia applications. It features a 1.4 kW power rating, clockwise rotation, and a solenoid attached for a straightforward starter replacement on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• 12-volt remanufactured starter for electrical starting system repair
• 1.4 kW power rating for dependable engine cranking performance
• Clockwise starter rotation
• Closed nose design with aluminum nose cone and aluminum finish
• Solenoid attached for simplified installation
• 10-tooth drive gear
• 2 mounting bolt holes
• Cross-reference part number: 361003C221

Product Details

Bosch Starter (Remanufactured) SR4181X is part of Bosch Premium Starters, a product line engineered, assembled, and tested for consistent starting performance and reliability. This remanufactured starter is built for the specified Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe XL, Kia Cadenza, Kia Sedona, and Kia Sorento applications, including model-year ranges with production-date notes where listed. The SR4181X part number is a direct reference for buyers searching for a Bosch starter replacement for Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento starting system service.

Compatible With: Fits 2015 Hyundai Azera, N/A; Fits 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, N/A; Fits 2015 Kia Cadenza, N/A; Fits 2015 Kia Sedona, N/A; Fits 2015 Kia Sorento, N/A; Fits 2012-2014 Hyundai Azera, N/A; Fits 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, N/A; Fits 2014 Kia Cadenza, N/A; Fits 2014 Kia Sorento, N/A; Fits 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, N/A.

Common Starting System Issues This Part Addresses

• Engine no-crank condition when the starter motor fails
• Slow or weak cranking during ignition
• Intermittent starting caused by worn starter internals
• Clicking at key-on when the starter solenoid is no longer operating correctly
• Starting failure related to a damaged drive gear or worn electrical components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s production date before ordering, since several listed applications have cutoff dates. Confirm the 12-volt system, clockwise rotation, 10-tooth drive, and 2-bolt mounting pattern against the original unit before installation. This starter does not include mounting hardware or shims, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed and inspect battery condition, cables, and charging-system output during replacement.

Quality Assurance

Bosch remanufactured starters are tested to meet application-specific starting requirements and are built to support reliable operation in the listed Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The SR4181X is a remanufactured OE-style replacement for service work where a direct-fit starter is needed.