Denso 281-6025 Starter Motor

Denso New Starter for Hyundai and Kia

The Denso New Starter 281-6025 is a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation starter built for select Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Veloster, Kia Rio, and Kia Soul applications. With a 0.9 kW power rating, it is specified for direct-fit replacement in vehicles that require OE-style starting performance.

Key Features

• 12.0V starter with clockwise rotation
• 0.9 kW power rating for OE-style cranking output
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils
• Premium copper terminals for consistent electrical transfer
• All-new bearings, brushes, and seals
• Bench-tested for factory-original performance

Product Details

Denso’s New Starter line is built around OE-level electrical design and remanufacturing standards developed from decades of supplying automakers. Part number 281-6025 uses tested internal components, refinished commutators, and replaced copper terminals and fasteners to support reliable starting performance. This starter is a direct replacement for applications such as 2013-2015 Kia Soul, 2013-2014 Kia Rio, 2015 Kia Rio without Auto Start/Stop, and 2013-2017 Hyundai Accent and Hyundai Veloster models listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references Valeo (e.g., 1201942) for the same application.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter wear
• Intermittent starting from worn brushes or bearings
• Electrical resistance from aged terminals or internal components
• Cold-weather or hot-weather starting complaints

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s starter specification before installation, including 12V system voltage, 0.9 kW rating, and clockwise rotation. Confirm the exact application by year, engine configuration, and start/stop equipment where noted, especially on Kia Rio and Hyundai Accent models. Compare the original unit to part number 281-6025 before installation to ensure connector and mounting match.

Quality Assurance

Denso remanufactured starters are subjected to high-voltage testing, component replacement, and bench testing to confirm performance before release. The brand’s OE supply background and remanufacturing process are focused on consistent starting performance and reduced return rates in the replacement market.