MPA Electrical 12468 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Hyundai and Kia

MPA Electrical Part Number 12468 is a remanufactured starter built for select Hyundai and Kia applications. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design with a 1.3 kW rating, 12-volt operation, clockwise rotation, and a 13-tooth drive for direct replacement service.

This starter is built by Valeo and is listed for a wide range of Hyundai Elantra, Elantra GT, Kona, Tucson, and Veloster models, along with Kia Forte, Forte5, Forte Koup, and Soul applications. If you are searching for a remanufactured starter for a 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson or a 2015-2022 Kia Forte5, Part Number 12468 is a direct fitment reference to review.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter assembly
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 1.3 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 13-tooth drive configuration
• Manufactured by Valeo
• MPA Electrical Part Number 12468

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 12468 is an OE-style remanufactured starter for Hyundai and Kia vehicles that use a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation starter with a 13-tooth drive. The permanent magnet gear reduction design supports efficient cranking performance in the listed applications, including 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra, 2018-2021 Hyundai Kona, 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson, 2019-2021 Hyundai Veloster, and multiple Kia Forte, Forte5, Forte Koup, and Soul model years. This part cross-references Eastern Catalytic 30641 for the same application.

Use Part Number 12468 when replacing a worn starter on a 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson, a 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra, or a 2020-2022 Kia Forte5. The fitment data also includes Korea-built 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra applications and 2019 Kia Soul vehicles built through 12/21/2018.

What It Helps Fix

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start condition caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or abnormal starter drive operation
• Electrical starting issues on listed Hyundai and Kia vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle’s year, make, model, engine configuration, and start/stop equipment before ordering, since some listed Kia Forte and Soul applications note start/stop exclusions. Verify the starter’s 12-volt specification, clockwise rotation, and 13-tooth drive against the original unit before installation. For fitment reference, this starter covers applications such as 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson, 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra, and 2015-2022 Kia Forte5.

Quality Assurance

This remanufactured starter is built to match the listed OE-style specifications for the stated applications and is sourced through MPA Electrical with Valeo manufacturing support. Part Number 12468 is cataloged for direct replacement use in the confirmed Hyundai and Kia fitments shown above.