Toyota Camry, Lexus ES350 & Scion xB Starter Motor (OE 17825)

A Starter Motor for the Camry, ES350, and Scion xB

This is a high-torque starter motor built for the 2007-2017 Toyota Camry V6 3.5L, 2007-2018 Lexus ES350 V6 3.5L, and 2008-2015 Scion xB L4 2.4L, cross-referenced to OE number 17825 along with Denso, Lester, Remy, and Toyota interchange numbers including 228000-9900, 28100-20021, and 28100-20022. If one of these vehicles is cranking slowly, clicking without turning over, or not starting at all, this starter is built as a direct OE-spec replacement rather than a generic universal unit.

Why a 4-Cylinder and Two V6 Applications Share a Starter

The Camry and ES350 share the same 3.5L V6 across this era, since the Lexus ES has long been built on shared Toyota architecture with Camry-based mechanicals underneath its own styling and trim. The Scion xB's inclusion alongside two V6 applications is a reminder that a starter's fitment comes down to the mounting pattern, gear engagement, and electrical connector matching across a shared platform, not necessarily the engine's cylinder count or displacement.

Key Features

• Cross-referenced to OE number 17825 and Toyota numbers 28100-20021, 28100-20022, 28100-28040
• Also cross-referenced to Denso 228000-9900/9901/9902 and Remy 17338
• 1600W rated power with a 303A max current draw for strong, consistent cranking
• 13-tooth gear, counter-clockwise rotation, to match the factory flywheel

Specifications

• OE number: 17825 (also 17825N, 19046, 19047)
• Cross-reference: Denso 228000-9900/9901/9902, 428000-0700; Remy 17338, DRS0045, DRS0764; Toyota 28100-20021, 28100-20022, 28100-28040
• Voltage: 12V DC
• Rated power: 1600W
• Max current: 303A
• Rotation: Counter-clockwise (CCW)
• Gear teeth: 13T
• Protection rating: IP54

Compatibility

Fits the 2007-2017 Toyota Camry with the V6 3.5L, 2007-2018 Lexus ES350 with the V6 3.5L, and 2008-2015 Scion xB with the L4 2.4L. Camry models from this era were also offered with a four-cylinder engine that uses a different starter, so it's worth confirming your specific Camry's engine before ordering.

Signs Your Starter Is Failing

A failing starter on these vehicles usually shows up as a single click with no crank, a slow or labored crank that eventually catches, or an intermittent no-start that seems to come and go with temperature or how long the vehicle has been sitting. Because the starter only draws its heavy current for a brief moment with each start, a weakening motor or worn solenoid tends to get progressively less reliable rather than failing without warning, which is why addressing it early usually beats getting stranded later.

Why Owners Replace the Full Starter

By the time a starter's internal brushes and solenoid contacts have worn enough to cause hesitant starts, the rest of the unit has generally seen comparable wear from the same years of heat cycling, so replacing the complete assembly tends to be more reliable than attempting a partial rebuild. A direct OE-spec replacement also means the mounting bolts, connector, and gear engagement all match the factory unit, without the fitment uncertainty that comes with a generic aftermarket substitute. That distinction matters more on a starter than on most parts under the hood, since a slightly mismatched gear engagement can chip a flywheel over time instead of just failing to start cleanly.

Installation Notes

Starter access varies between the Camry/ES350's V6 layout and the xB's four-cylinder engine bay, but on most applications it's a matter of disconnecting the battery, removing the electrical connections at the starter, and unbolting it from the bell housing. Cleaning the mounting surface and connector terminals before installing the new unit is worth the extra few minutes, since corrosion at those contact points is a common reason a freshly installed starter still underperforms.

Ordering Information

This Camry, ES350, and Scion xB starter motor is in stock and ships ready to install. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your specific engine? Our Request a Part page is the fastest way to confirm before you order.

Related Parts

This starter is listed in our Starters collection, along with our Toyota and Lexus collections, where you'll find other parts for these platforms.