NGK 48873 Ignition Coil

NGK COP Ignition Coil for Hyundai and Kia

The NGK COP (Pencil Type) Ignition Coil is a distributorless ignition coil built to meet or exceed OE standards for durability and consistent spark delivery. This NGK ignition coil is a direct-fit replacement for select Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Kia Optima, and Kia Sportage applications.

Key Features

• NGK COP (Pencil Type) ignition coil for distributorless ignition systems
• 12-volt design with blade terminals
• Female connector and male terminal configuration
• OE-style fitment for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles
• Developed and tested in an ISO 17025 accredited lab
• Part number 48873 for easy identification

Product Details

NGK 48873 is engineered for late-model domestic and import vehicles that use a coil-on-plug ignition setup. The pencil-style coil mounts directly at the spark plug location, helping maintain stable ignition performance under normal operating conditions. NGK’s manufacturing focus on OE-level standards and rigorous validation supports consistent operation across the covered applications. This part cross-references Standard Ignition UF-647 for the same application.

Compatible With 2014-2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, N/A; 2011-2015 Kia Optima, N/A; 2011-2015 Kia Sportage, N/A; and 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata, N/A. If you are searching for an NGK ignition coil for Hyundai Sonata or a Kia Optima ignition coil replacement, part number 48873 is the reference to use.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Engine misfire caused by a weak ignition coil
• Rough idle related to inconsistent spark output
• Hard starting from ignition coil failure
• Check engine light triggered by ignition performance faults
• Loss of power or hesitation under acceleration

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal layout, and engine application before installation. This coil uses a distributorless COP design with a female connector and blade terminals, so matching the original part configuration is important. Inspect the spark plug and related ignition components during service to help confirm the root cause of the fault. For fitment searches, use NGK 48873 when looking up a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ignition coil or Kia Sportage ignition coil replacement.

Quality Assurance

NGK manufactures ignition coils to OE-level standards and validates designs in an ISO 17025 accredited test lab under demanding conditions. With more than 80 years of automotive experience and broad coverage across late-model vehicles, NGK supports dependable ignition component selection for covered Hyundai and Kia applications.