8AR-FTS vs A25A-FKS/FXS

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
A25A-FKS/FXS BEST 88/100
+13 points over 8AR-FTS
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 8AR-FTS Toyota
0 / 100
BEST A25A-FKS/FXS Toyota

Specifications

8AR-FTS
A25A-FKS/FXS
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
75
88
Years
2014--2022
2018--present
Displacement
1998 cc
2487 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
235--245 hp
203--205 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€900--€1,900
€0--€0

Character

8AR-FTS

"Toyota first turbo in decades. Conservative tune. Used in Lexus IS/NX. Reliable but not exciting."

A25A-FKS/FXS

"Camry/RAV4 2.5. Hybrid version gets 50+ mpg. Extremely reliable early data. Toyotas best modern engine."

Issues Comparison

8AR-FTS 3

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup on intake valves €400--€800 60,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €300--€600 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo wastegate rattle €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

A25A-FKS/FXS 0

No documented issues.

Models

8AR-FTS 3

Lexus IS 200t XE30 2015--2020 Sedan NX 200t AGZ10 2014--2017 SUV NX 300 AGZ15 2017--2021 SUV

A25A-FKS/FXS 19

RC AVC10 2014--present IS XE30 2013--2020 RAV4 XA40 2016--2018 NX AZ10 2014--2021 NX AZ20 2022--present NX AZ20 2022--present Highlander XU70 2021--present LM — 2023--present Camry XV70 2019--present ES XV70 2019--present RAV4 XA50 2019--present RX ALA10 2023--present Across — 2021--present RAV4 XA50 2020--present RX ALA10 2023--present NX AZ20 2022--present ES 300h AXZH10 2018--present Sedan Lexus NX 300h AZ10 2014--2021 SUV Lexus RX 450h AL20 2015--2022 SUV
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