Denso 281-6017 Starter Motor

Denso New Starter for Hyundai and Kia

Denso New Starter 281-6017 is a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation starter built for OE-style starting performance on select Hyundai and Kia applications. With a 1.2 kW power rating, it is specified for vehicles such as the Hyundai Elantra, Elantra Coupe, Elantra GT, and Kia Forte family models.

Key Features

• 12.0V electrical system rating
• 1.2 kW power rating for dependable cranking output
• Clockwise starter rotation
• New starter design for direct replacement service
• Premium copper terminals for consistent electrical transfer
• All-new bearings, brushes, and seals
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils

Product Details

Denso’s New Starter line is built around the company’s long history supplying electrical components to automakers. Part number 281-6017 follows OE-style fitment and performance targets, with bench testing used to verify factory-original operation before release. The design focuses on strong cranking torque, compact packaging, and reliable starting in both cold and hot weather conditions. This part cross-references Valeo 1195411 for the same application.

Compatible With 2016 Kia Forte Koup, N/A; 2015 Kia Forte Koup, N/A; 2014 Hyundai Elantra, N/A; 2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, N/A; 2013-2014 Hyundai Elantra GT, N/A; 2014 Kia Forte, N/A; 2014 Kia Forte Koup, N/A; 2014 Kia Forte5, N/A; 2014 Kia Rondo, N/A; 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra, N/A; 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, N/A; and 2012-2013 Kia Soul, N/A. Search terms often used for this application include Hyundai Elantra starter replacement, Kia Forte starter motor, and Denso 281-6017 starter for 1.2 kW OE-equivalent service.

What It Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter wear
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Voltage transfer issues at worn terminals
• Starting performance loss from aged brushes, bearings, or seals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s build date and engine/start-stop configuration before ordering, since some listed applications are limited by production cutoff dates. Confirm the starter rotation, voltage, and power rating against the original unit before installation. Inspect battery condition, cable integrity, and ground connections during replacement to avoid repeat starting complaints.

Quality Assurance

Denso remanufactured and new starter programs are built around testing and component validation, including high-voltage checks on critical electrical parts and bench testing for output verification. The 281-6017 is engineered to meet OE-style performance expectations for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles.