All cars · Toyota Camry · 2012
2012 Toyota Camry. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 24 / 34 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 42 / 38 / 40 | Regular | $1,550 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 21 / 30 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,200 and 80,000 miles. Median 38,500, from 472 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 80,000 | 35,000–110,000 | 104 |
| Airbags | 37,000 | 16,000–59,700 | 61 |
| Speed control | 29,400 | 8,900–60,000 | 59 |
| Body structure | 19,700 | 5,900–38,800 | 57 |
| Electrical | 54,000 | 18,000–106,000 | 51 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 17% |
| Body structure | 17% |
| Speed control | 15% |
| Steering | 14% |
| Brakes | 14% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 645 | 95 | 6 | 55 | 0 | 35 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
13V442000 Oct 2013 Electrical System
Defect. 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.
Risk. A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
13V014000 Jan 2013 Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Defect. 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 se
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 the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy. Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Brake actuator valve wear | 2023 | – |
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
| Closed | Brake actuator valve wear | 2019 | 2021 |
Manufacturer communications 566
Toyota filed 566 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power…
- Had the Door Control Receiver replaced, which
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
YouTube repair topics
95 videos about the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry, 14.6M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 525K |
| Timing chain & engine | 2 | 453K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 320K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 283K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 282K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 248K |
| Starter, alternator & belts | 2 | 243K |
| Brakes & ABS | 2 | 139K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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