2012 Toyota Camry Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Toyota Camry. Part of Generation 7 (XV50) — 2012–2017.

20112013
Complaints
806
per 10K Sold
19.9
US Sales
404,885
Crashes
127
Fires
8
Injuries
87
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2012 Toyota Camry Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1127 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:82,491 mi
Crash-related:1
#274 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:41,453 mi
Crash-related:40
#365 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:41,040 mi
Crash-related:21
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Toyota Camry.

Transmission / Drivetrain
127
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
82,491
Airbags
74
complaints
Crashes
40
Fires
Avg Miles
41,453
Unintended Acceleration
65
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
Avg Miles
41,040
Electrical Faults
60
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Avg Miles
62,442
Engine Problems
58
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Avg Miles
60,994
Steering Defects
58
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
38,794
Brakes
52
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
Avg Miles
37,652
Body Structure
44
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
Avg Miles
36,063
Fuel System
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,435
Suspension Failures
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,480
Wheel Issues
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
32,856
Seat Belt Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
61,342
Seat-Related Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,974
Sunroof/Moonroof
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,263
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
50,875
Structural Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,791
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,032
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
48,138
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,550
Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,849
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Toyota Camry

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~806,004 vehicles.

13V442000Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · Airbags · Electrical System
~802,769 affected

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.

13V014000Seats · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive
~3,235 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

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2012 Toyota Camry — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Toyota Camry reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Toyota Camry has 806 NHTSA complaints, 127 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 127 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Toyota Camry?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (127 complaints, avg 82,491 mi); Airbags (74 complaints, avg 41,453 mi); Unintended Acceleration (65 complaints, avg 41,040 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Toyota Camry?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 51,350 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2012 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Toyota Camry include 127 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 87 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 806,004 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Toyota Camry?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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