Remy 16195 Starter

Remanufactured Starter for Hyundai and Kia

The Remy Premium Remanufactured 16195 is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for reliable engine cranking. It is a remanufactured unit with a closed nose, clockwise rotation, 8 pinion teeth, and a 1.2 power rating. This starter is superseded to 17497 and is listed for select Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Soul, Kia Sportage, Kia Spectra, and Kia Spectra5 applications.

Remy’s Premium Remanufactured line focuses on OE-style replacement parts rebuilt to meet the needs of everyday starting-system service. For shoppers searching for a starter for 2007-2012 Hyundai Elantra or a replacement starter for 2007-2010 Kia Sportage, part number 16195 provides a direct-fit option for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured starter
• Part number 16195, superseded to 17497
• 12-volt electrical system
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Closed nose configuration
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-tooth pinion
• OE manufacturer: Valeo
• Power rating: 1.2
• Includes pulley

Detailed Description

This Remy starter is engineered for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles that use the listed OE-style configuration. It cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. The 16195 starter is a practical replacement choice when servicing starting-system wear on vehicles such as the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Spectra, with fitment coverage that also includes the Kia Soul, Kia Sportage, Kia Spectra5, and Hyundai Tiburon.

Compatible With: Fits 2007-2012 Hyundai Elantra, N/A; Fits 2010-2011 Kia Soul, N/A; Fits 2007-2010 Kia Sportage, N/A; Fits 2007-2009 Kia Spectra, N/A; Fits 2007-2009 Kia Spectra5, N/A; Fits 2007-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A.

What It Helps Fix

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Intermittent starting after key turn
• Grinding or inconsistent pinion engagement
• Starting-system failure caused by worn starter components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE number, connector style, nose cone configuration, rotation direction, and pinion tooth count before installation. Confirm that the vehicle uses the listed 12-volt starter application and compare the existing unit to part number 16195 or supersession 17497. Because fitment is application-specific, match the starter to the exact year, make, and model shown above before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are rebuilt for OE-style service applications and are identified here with OE manufacturer reference Valeo. This starter is a remanufactured electrical component intended for direct replacement in the listed Hyundai and Kia vehicles.