repaired · 2015 Q1
Air bags
Risk. A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy.
2012 Toyota CamryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 590 owner complaints about the 2012 Toyota Camry, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-442 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Toyota Camry has problems
590 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
141Power train1 crash/fire/injury
75Air bags42 crash/fire/injury
67Vehicle speed control22 crash/fire/injury
62Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
61Structure17 crash/fire/injury
59Steering5 crash/fire/injury
59Engine7 crash/fire/injury
52Service brakes22 crash/fire/injury
23Fuel/propulsion system
12821 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 141 | 1 |
| Air bags | 75 | 42 |
| Vehicle speed control | 67 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 62 | 8 |
| Structure | 61 | 17 |
| Steering | 59 | 5 |
| Engine | 59 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 52 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 0 |
| 21 other systems | 128 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 Toyota Camry recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 102 power train complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
23under 30k miles68under 100k miles34100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
13 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $2,246 – $4,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Camry year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camry median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Toyota Camry safety ratings
2012 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Camry owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2012 Toyota Camry LE developed severe transmission shudder/vibration during normal driving, especially around 25–35 mph and 45–60 mph. The vehicle also experienced noticeable vibration when shifting into Reverse and Drive. An OBD scan previously detected diagnostic trouble code P2716 related to…
Recall was completed on 11/25/14 for a shudder when hitting 35 to 50. The recall was a software issue and they show that a torque converter may have been needed at a later date to further correct the issue. Looking for Toyota to follow up with a complete recall vs just the software.
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure worsened while merging onto a highway and the vehicle vibrated abnormally while…
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