MPA Electrical 18271 Starter Motor

Starter for Toyota and Lexus Applications

MPA Electrical 18271 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for select Toyota and Lexus vehicles. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design with a 1.3 kW rating, clockwise rotation, and a 10-tooth drive for the specified applications.

This remanufactured starter is built under MPA Electrical’s remanufactured product line, which focuses on restoring core electrical components to service-ready condition for direct replacement use.

Key Features

• Permanent magnet gear reduction starter design
• 1.3 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 10-tooth drive configuration
• Remanufactured for select Toyota and Lexus fitments
• Manufacturer listed as Nippondenso

Fitment Details

• Fits 2021-2025 Lexus ES250, N/A
• Fits 2022-2025 Toyota RAV4, N/A
• Fits 2021-2024 Toyota Camry, N/A
• Fits 2018-2019 Toyota Camry, N/A
• Fits 2021 Toyota Avalon, N/A
• Fits 2019-2021 Toyota RAV4, N/A, 1.3 kW
• Fits 2021 Toyota RAV4, N/A, except Japan Built Vehicle, 1.2 kW
• Fits 2020 Toyota Camry, N/A, to 09/2019

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-crank conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starting performance
• Starter noise related to worn internal components
• Electrical starting issues on Toyota Camry, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Avalon, and Lexus ES250 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, engine application, and build date before ordering, especially for 2020 Toyota Camry models built to 09/2019 and 2021 Toyota RAV4 models with the Japan-built vehicle exception. Confirm the starter’s 12-volt, clockwise, 10-tooth, 1.3 kW specifications against the original unit before installation. This part cross-references part numbers 28100-25050 and 438000-4031 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are processed to restore the unit for replacement use and are identified by OE-style specifications for the listed Toyota and Lexus applications. Part number 18271 is built to match the required electrical and drive configuration for the confirmed fitments.