2012 Toyota Camry problems and complaints
Owners have filed 644 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota Camry. The most-reported areas: Power Train (146), Unknown Or Other (88), Air Bags (83).
Key takeaways
- 644 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% |
| Structure | 68 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 67 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 66 | 10% |
| Steering | 65 | 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%.
| 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.
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...
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-14
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed uphill during flooding conditions, the vehicle slipped and hydroplaned. The contact attempted to correct the steering but lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to drive into a ditch and flip over several time...
Power Train - filed 2026-04-27
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.
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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.