2012 Toyota Camry recalls and problems
The 2012 Toyota Camry has 2 safety recalls and 591 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Toyota Camry vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Toyota Camry recalls
Recall 13V-442: Equipment, Air Bags, Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 13V-014: Seats, Air Bags
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
2012 Toyota Camry problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 143 | |
| Unknown or Other | 81 | |
| Air Bags | 75 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | |
| Electrical System | 62 | |
| Structure | 61 | |
| Steering | 61 | |
| Engine | 59 | |
| Service Brakes | 52 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | |
| Suspension | 16 | |
| Visibility | 16 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 44
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 9
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter — 7
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
- Structure › Body › Door — 3
- Structure › Body › Trunk Lid — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
- Steering › Electric Power Assist System — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Toyota Camry complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Toyota Camry years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Toyota Camry: 13V-442 (equipment, air bags, electrical system), 13V-014 (seats, air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Toyota Camry?
Owners report power train problems most often (143 reports), followed by unknown or other (81). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.