MPA Electrical 18268 Starter Motor

Starter for Toyota Camry and Lexus ES350

MPA Electrical 18268 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for select Toyota and Lexus applications. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design with a 1.8 kW rating, counterclockwise rotation, and a 13-tooth drive for OE-style starting performance.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 1.8 kW output for dependable cranking power
• 12-volt electrical system
• Counterclockwise rotation
• 13-tooth drive configuration
• Manufactured by Nippondenso

Product Details

This MPA Electrical starter, part number 18268, is built for direct replacement use in select Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, and Lexus ES350 vehicles. The remanufactured construction is paired with a permanent magnet gear reduction layout to support efficient engine starting, while the 1.8 kW rating and 12-volt specification align with common OE starter requirements. If you are searching for a starter for a 2018-2024 Toyota Camry or a 2021-2025 Lexus ES350, 18268 is a fitment-specific option to compare against the original unit. This part cross-references 28100-0P130 and 438000-4140 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2021-2025 Lexus ES350, N/A
• Fits 2018-2024 Toyota Camry, N/A
• Fits 2019-2022 Toyota Avalon, N/A
• Fits 2019-2020 Lexus ES350, N/A; USA Built Vehicle; Remanufactured

Common Starting Issues This Part May Address

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter motor wear from repeated start cycles
• Electrical starting failure tied to the original starter assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original starter’s rotation, tooth count, voltage, and mounting configuration before installation. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and build details, especially for 2019-2020 Lexus ES350 USA-built vehicles. Compare the OE part number and connector layout to the removed unit to ensure proper replacement.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt to restore core starting function for OE-style replacement use. Part number 18268 is specified with Nippondenso manufacturing lineage and application-matched electrical and drive characteristics for the listed Toyota and Lexus vehicles.