2012 Toyota Camry problems and complaints
Owners have filed 646 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota Camry. The most-reported areas: Power Train (146), Unknown Or Other (88), Air Bags (83).
Key takeaways
- 646 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 95 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 80 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 146 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 88 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 83 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 73 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 68 | 11% |
| Structure | 68 | 11% |
| Steering | 66 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 66 | 10% |
| Engine | 62 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 | 4% |
| Suspension | 18 | 3% |
| Visibility | 18 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-11-02
The nut on the steering column (steering column damper) seems to be defective. It is a metal nut with green plastic insert. Over time and milage the green plastic breaks apart causing a steering vibration and loud noise. This part is in a range of Toyota Camry's in the early and mid 2012 - newer range. The replacement ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-07
Two issues involving fuses at approximately 135,000 miles. The fuse for my backup camera has not worked since I bought the car at 130,000 miles. There is no light for this. I have tried any at home remedies to no avail. This could pose to be an issue as I cannot see if a small child is behind my car. A couple of month...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-08-18
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 transmission pressure co...
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More for the 2012 Toyota Camry
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.