Alternator OEM KIA or OEM BMW

I have a 2013 Soul !. Got it about 2 years ago. Very reliable, only had one issue and that was the alternator going out on me a few weeks ago. 182k miles on it. It doesn\u2019t consume oil at the same pace others mention. It does currently idle a little rough, but Not terribly.

Paid $1,214 out the door. Alternator... No experience with cars and don\u2019t feel comfortable installing myself. Based off local availability, I can\u2019t imagine an option I would\u2019ve been happier with. Of course it\u2019s overpriced, but I can justify the spend based off how seamless the experience was.

The alternator on my 2019 Forte failed.

I bought a used one with 20k miles on it, an new idler and tensioner pulley for around $350. Installed it all myself.

Had the same issue a few months back. Put in a new alternator and it’s been perfect since.

You need to try using a OEM REMAN or OEM NEW alternator. Aftermarket items can really affect BSD.

My 540i at 141k started eating me alive, Alternator blew up

I would suggest the genuine Kia one, or a professional grade like NAPA's top line or an AC-Delco. I would avoid anything that says "USA Industries" or "Duralast" on it, based on personal experience. In our shop we have had nearly 100% failure rates with those brands.