Bosch SR4201X Starter

Bosch SR4201X Remanufactured Starter

The Bosch SR4201X is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for direct replacement service on select Hyundai and Kia applications. It features a clockwise rotation, 11-tooth drive, aluminum nose cone, and an attached solenoid for a clean OE-style starting system repair.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Bosch starter for electrical, charging, and starting system repair
• 12-volt design with 1.2 power rating
• Clockwise starter rotation with 11-tooth drive
• Closed nose construction with aluminum nose cone and aluminum finish
• Solenoid attached for streamlined replacement
• 2 mounting bolt holes for application-specific fitment
• Cross-references Bosch OE-style applications for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles

Detailed Description

Bosch Starter (Remanufactured) SR4201X is engineered as a service replacement starter for select Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Kia Optima, Kia Sorento, Kia Forte5, Kia Soul, and Kia Sportage applications. Bosch Premium Starters are built and tested to deliver consistent starting performance and dependable operation in demanding daily use. The SR4201X part number is also referenced for OE-style replacement needs on matching applications, making it a practical choice when restoring starter function on covered vehicles.

This part cross-references Bosch OE-style numbers 361002G210 and 361002G250 for the same application.

What This Starter Helps Solve

• Slow cranking or no-crank starting conditions
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter motor failure from wear in high-use vehicles
• Electrical starting issues tied to a faulty solenoid assembly
• Replacement needs on remanufactured OE-style starter applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and build date before ordering, especially for 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2014 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 Kia Optima, and 2014 Kia Sorento applications with date-specific notes. Confirm the 12-volt system, clockwise rotation, 11-tooth drive, and 2-bolt mounting pattern match the original unit before installation. Mounting hardware and shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct service parts as needed. Fits 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2014-2020 Kia Optima, 2014-2020 Kia Sorento, 2014-2019 Hyundai Sonata, 2014-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2015-2020 Kia Sorento, 2017-2018 Kia Optima, 2017 Kia Forte5, 2017 Kia Soul, and 2017 Kia Sportage, with the listed build-date and USA-built notes where shown.

Quality Assurance

Bosch remanufactured starters are designed, built, and tested to meet performance and reliability expectations for starter replacement service. The SR4201X uses an aluminum nose cone and attached solenoid construction to support consistent fit and function in the specified Hyundai and Kia applications.