Denso 281-6030 Starter Motor

Denso New Starter for Kia and Hyundai Applications

Denso 281-6030 is a 12-volt new starter built for select Kia and Hyundai vehicles with a clockwise rotation and 1.3 kW power rating. It is an OE-style replacement for starting-system service on applications such as the Kia Forte, Forte Koup, Forte5, Rondo, Soul, and Hyundai Tucson.

DENSO brings more than 60 years of experience supplying automakers with electrical components, and that background shows in this starter’s OE-focused design and application coverage. The Denso 281-6030 is built for direct replacement use on confirmed fitments, including 2013-2016 Hyundai Tucson and 2014-2016 Kia Soul and Rondo models.

Key Features

• 12.0-volt starter for starting-system replacement
• 1.3 kW power rating for OE-style cranking performance
• Clockwise starter rotation
• VALEO OE family application
• New starter design for select Kia Forte, Forte Koup, Forte5, Rondo, Soul, and Hyundai Tucson vehicles
• Part number 281-6030 for accurate ordering and cross-reference matching

Detailed Product Overview

This starter is engineered for vehicles that require a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation unit with a 1.3 kW rating. It serves as a direct replacement for starting-system repairs on 2014-2016 Kia Forte, 2014-2016 Kia Forte Koup, 2014-2016 Kia Forte5, 2014-2016 Kia Rondo, 2014-2016 Kia Soul, and 2013-2015 Hyundai Tucson applications listed in the fitment data. The Denso 281-6030 is also referenced by part number 281-6030 in catalog searches and interchange lookups.

This part cross-references Bosch SR4173X and Hyundai 36100-2E121 for the same application.

Common Starting Problems It Can Address

• Engine no-crank condition when the starter motor has failed
• Slow or weak cranking during ignition
• Intermittent starting caused by worn starter components
• Starter noise during engagement on the affected Kia or Hyundai vehicle
• Replacement need after electrical starter wear on high-mileage vehicles

Installation Notes and Fitment Tips

• Fits 2016 Kia Forte, N/A
• Fits 2016 Kia Forte Koup, N/A
• Fits 2016 Kia Forte5, N/A
• Fits 2014-2016 Kia Rondo, N/A
• Fits 2016 Kia Soul, N/A
• Fits 2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson, N/A
• Fits 2015 Kia Forte, N/A
• Fits 2015 Kia Forte Koup, N/A
• Fits 2015 Kia Forte5, N/A
• Fits 2014-2015 Kia Soul, N/A
• Fits 2014 Kia Forte, N/A
• Fits 2013 Hyundai Tucson, N/A

Verify engine and production-date notes before installation, especially on Kia Forte and Kia Soul models with start/stop exclusions. Confirm clockwise rotation, 12-volt system requirements, and the 1.3 kW specification before replacing the original unit.

Quality Assurance

Denso’s starter program is backed by decades of OE electrical-component experience, with product development informed by automaker supply standards. That OE-focused background supports consistent fitment and replacement confidence for the listed Kia and Hyundai applications.