Remy 99720 Starter Motor

Remy 99720 Starter for Hyundai and Kia

Remy 99720 is a new 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design for reliable engine cranking. It is engineered for select Hyundai Elantra, Tiburon, and Tucson models, as well as Kia Spectra, Spectra5, and Sportage applications.

Key Features

• New starter assembly from Remy New line
• 1.2 power rating for OE-style starting performance
• Permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design
• Closed nose cone construction
• 8-tooth pinion
• Clockwise rotation
• 12-volt electrical system
• OE manufacturer reference: Valeo

Detailed Product Overview

The Remy 99720 starter is built for direct replacement use on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Its gear reduction design helps deliver strong cranking performance in a compact starter package, while the closed nose cone and 8-tooth pinion support proper engagement with the engine ring gear. This starter cross-references Valeo-style applications and is listed for Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tiburon, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Spectra, Kia Spectra5, and Kia Sportage fitments. Part number 99720 is also referenced by 36100-23100 and D6RA78 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, N/A
• Fits 1996-2006 Hyundai Elantra, N/A
• Fits 2003-2006 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A
• Fits 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A
• Fits 2004-2006 Kia Spectra, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 Kia Spectra5, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 Kia Sportage, N/A

Common Starting Issues This Part Can Address

• Engine no-crank condition caused by starter failure
• Slow or weak cranking during ignition
• Intermittent starting after key turn
• Starter noise from worn internal drive components
• Electrical starting problems on 12-volt systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE part number, pinion tooth count, rotation direction, and nose cone style before installation. Confirm battery condition, cable integrity, and charging system output so the new starter is not installed into an existing electrical fault. Match the application to the exact Hyundai or Kia model year listed above, since fitment varies by engine and platform.

Quality Assurance

Remy supplies new electrical components built to OE-style specifications for starting system replacement. This starter is identified as a new unit and uses Valeo OE manufacturer reference data for application matching.