Denso 281-6015 Starter Motor

Denso 281-6015 Starter Overview

The Denso 281-6015 is a 12-volt starter built for select Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio applications. It is part of the Denso New Starter line, which draws on Denso’s OE electrical-component experience and focuses on factory-style starting performance.

This starter is a direct-fit option for 2002-2009 Hyundai Accent, 2006-2008 Kia Rio, and 2006-2008 Kia Rio5 applications with clockwise rotation and 0.9 kW output.

Key Features

• 12.0-volt starter for OE-style electrical system compatibility
• 0.9 kW power rating for dependable engine cranking
• Clockwise starter rotation
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils
• Premium copper terminals for stable electrical current flow
• All-new bearings, brushes, and seals

Product Line Details

Denso New Starter components are built around the company’s starter technology experience as an OE supplier. The remanufacturing process described by Denso includes testing and replacement steps aimed at restoring factory-original performance, with bench testing performed before release. For buyers searching for a Denso 281-6015 starter or a Denso starter for Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio models, this line is positioned as a precise replacement choice.

Fitment

• Fits 2002-2009 Hyundai Accent, N/A; 0.9 kW; New Starter
• Fits 2006-2008 Kia Rio, N/A; 0.9 kW; New Starter
• Fits 2006-2008 Kia Rio5, N/A; 0.9 kW; New Starter
• Fits 2003 Hyundai Accent, N/A; 0.9 kW; Mando Unit; New Starter

Common Starting Issues This Part Can Address

• Slow or weak cranking during engine start
• No-start condition caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Electrical resistance at worn terminals or internal components
• Starting performance loss in hot or cold weather

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, starter rotation, voltage, and power rating before installation. Confirm the existing unit matches the clockwise rotation and 0.9 kW specification. This part cross-references Bosch SR4123X and Valeo TM000A27301 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Denso states that its starters are tested through a rigorous remanufacturing and bench-testing process, including high-voltage checks on internal components and replacement of wear items such as bearings, brushes, and seals. The result is a starter built to meet factory-style performance expectations for Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio applications.