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Bosch Dishwasher error code

Bosch Dishwasher Error E25

Drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is loose or missing.

Drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is loose or missing.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Bosch dishwasher repair guide for error E25
Error codeE25Dishwasher

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Check the Drain Pump: The most common cause is a blocked drain pump or a loose pump cover.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Inspect the Impeller: Check if the drain pump impeller is jammed with debris.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Clean the Filter: A dirty filter can contribute to drainage problems.

A quick explanation

What does E25 mean?

Drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is loose or missing.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch dishwasher error E25

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Begin by removing and cleaning the main dishwasher filters located at the bottom of the tub, as a blockage here can cause this error.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. After filter removal, use a sponge or small cup to bail out any standing water remaining in the sump area.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Locate the small, typically round, drain pump cover next to the filter housing. Use a small tool or your fingers to gently pry or twist it open.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. With the cover removed, look inside and check the drain pump impeller (the small spinning blade). Ensure it can move freely.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Carefully feel inside the pump housing for any hard obstructions like glass shards, bones, or fruit pits. Wear protective gloves for this step.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Once you have removed any debris, securely snap the pump cover back into its original position until it clicks.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Reinstall the filters, put the lower rack back, and run a 'Drain' or 'Rinse' cycle to confirm the water now drains properly.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E25 Error (Step-by-Step) Begin by removing and cleaning the main dishwasher filters located at the bottom of the tub, as a blockage here can cause this error. After filter removal, use a sponge or small cup to bail out any standing water remaining in the sump area. Locate the small, typically round, drain pump cover next to the filter housing. Use a small tool or your fingers to gently pry or twist it open. With the cover removed, look inside and check the drain pump impeller (the small spinning blade). Ensure it can move freely. Carefully feel inside the pump housing for any hard obstructions like glass shards, bones, or fruit pits. Wear protective gloves for this step. Once you have removed any debris, securely snap the pump cover back into its original position until it clicks. Reinstall the filters, put the lower rack back, and run a ‘Drain’ or ‘Rinse’ cycle to confirm the water now drains properly. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Bosch dishwasher part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Bosch dishwasher water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for fill and water-supply faults after the tap, hose, and inlet screen are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher water inlet valve Bosch dishwasher drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain and standing-water symptoms after the filter, sump, and hose are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher drain pump Bosch dishwasher circulation pump Common replacement category: Circulation pump / wash motor Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for wash, spray-arm, and circulation symptoms after filters and spray arms are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher circulation pump Before ordering: match the part to the complete Bosch dishwasher model number on the appliance tag.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Dishwasher Bosch Dishwasher Error E25: Use the code, light, or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm what the dishwasher actually does before ordering parts. 1. Turn power off before opening panels, reaching into the sump, touching wiring, or checking the pump, heater, valve, sensor, latch, or control area. 2. Confirm whether the display is a normal cycle/status symbol or a recurring fault that interrupts filling, washing, draining, drying, locking, or control response. 3. Start with the drain path: filter, sump, drain-pump impeller, hose routing, sink connection, pump wiring, and control output. 4. Clean the filter and sump, check spray-arm movement, verify water supply, inspect the drain hose and sink connection, and correct any visible blockage before replacing parts. 5. Run a short test cycle and watch where it fails; the exact stage matters more than the displayed word or symbol by itself. 6. Replace a part only after the same symptom repeats and the model-specific checks point to that part category. Match any replacement to the complete Bosch model number on the door tag. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch dishwasher model number from the door tag. The same display clue can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure. Browse all Bosch error codes: Bosch Error Codes

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Blocked drain pump or loose pump cover
  • Jammed drain pump impeller
  • Clogged filter
  • Kinked drain hoses

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 00631200

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Dishwasher error E25 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete dishwasher model number before ordering.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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