Toyota Camry 18-24 / Electric Water Pump Replacement / 2.5L / P26CB Highlander Sienna Lexus A25A-FKS
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Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$50–200Equipment
Toyota Camry 2018-2024 / Highlander / Sienna / LexusPermit Required
NoTools Needed
Socket set, Wrench set, Screwdrivers, Drain pan, Gasket scraper, Torque wrenchPARTS USED:
Aisin WPT-207 Water Pump: https://amzn.to/4n6yz6H
Aisin THT-023 Thermostat: https://amzn.to/4tgbC2l
O-Ring: You can find it on ROCKAUTO.com
Here are some part numbers that will cross reference to 16325-25010
MAHLE / CLEVITE — K33776
ELRING — 917940
VICTOR REINZ — 711790100
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TOOLS USED FOR A25A-FKS Water Pump:
Zero Offset METRIC Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/4n6EU2c
Hose Clamp Long Reach Tool: https://amzn.to/4t7sWH3
Electrical Disconnect Pliers: https://amzn.to/4tP0tHa
Wrench Extender (WP BOLTS): https://amzn.to/4tR3arI
Vacuum Coolant Fill/Check Device: https://amzn.to/4w28XfD
Kimo 3/8ths Electric Ratchet 20V: https://amzn.to/4d6dftF
Milwaukee Deep Metric Sockets: https://amzn.to/4tbX4B6
ICON Drive Belt Tool: https://tinyurl.com/4bh7pn45
The failures of Aisin electric water pumps on Toyota’s 2.5L A25A-FKS engines are generally not due to a single defect, but rather a combination of design sensitivity, early production inconsistencies, and the inherent complexity of the modern cooling system. At the core of the issue is the pump’s sealing system—specifically the O-ring and housing interface—which can be sensitive to slight variations in compression during manufacturing. When this seal is even marginally compromised, coolant can slowly leak past it and migrate into the electric motor or connector, leading to corrosion, electrical faults, and eventual pump failure. This problem was more pronounced in early production units, particularly around the 2020 model year, where defects often appeared at relatively low mileage and were linked more to manufacturing variability than wear. Once coolant intrusion occurs, the electronically controlled, variable-speed pump becomes especially vulnerable, as even minor contamination can trigger diagnostic trouble codes, reduced performance, or complete shutdown. Compounding the issue is the high duty cycle and thermal stress of these pumps, which operate continuously under varying speeds, along with the broader cooling system design that includes multiple loops and components, increasing pressure fluctuations and stress on seals. Differences in material expansion between aluminum housings, plastic components, and rubber seals further contribute to long-term fatigue and leakage. Although many documented cases involve hybrid variants of the A25A engine, the shared pump design means these failure modes are equally relevant to the A25A-FKS, making this a systemic issue tied to both engineering trade-offs and early manufacturing quality control.
TOYOTA & LEXUS Vehicles Covered:
2018 TOYOTA CAMRY
2019 LEXUS ES300H
2019 TOYOTA AVALON
2019 TOYOTA CAMRY
2019 TOYOTA RAV4
2020 LEXUS ES300H
2020 TOYOTA AVALON
2020 TOYOTA CAMRY
2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
2020 TOYOTA RAV4
2021 LEXUS ES250
2021 LEXUS ES300H
2021 TOYOTA AVALON
2021 TOYOTA CAMRY
2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
2021 TOYOTA RAV4
2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME
2021 TOYOTA SIENNA
2021 TOYOTA VENZA
2022 LEXUS ES250
2022 LEXUS ES300H
2022 LEXUS NX250
2022 LEXUS NX350H
2022 LEXUS NX450H+
2022 TOYOTA AVALON
2022 TOYOTA CAMRY
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
2022 TOYOTA RAV4
2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME
2022 TOYOTA SIENNA
2022 TOYOTA VENZA
2023 LEXUS ES250
2023 LEXUS NX250
2023 TOYOTA CAMRY
2023 TOYOTA RAV4
2023 TOYOTA SIENNA
2023 TOYOTA VENZA
2024 LEXUS ES250
2024 LEXUS NX250
2024 TOYOTA CAMRY
2024 TOYOTA RAV4
2025 LEXUS ES250
2025 LEXUS NX250
2025 TOYOTA RAV4
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