Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Seat Height Adjuster Bolt may Fall out
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
- Consequence
- If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Knee Contact may Turn Ignition Switch Off
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Consequence
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Not Deploy
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Consequence
- If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
Driver Side Frontal Air bag may not Deploy
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Consequence
- If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
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Owner complaints (113)
113 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 113 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 23.9% |
| Engine | 26 | 23% |
| Air bags | 22 | 19.5% |
| Power train | 15 | 13.3% |
| Structure | 11 | 9.7% |
| Steering | 8 | 7.1% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 6.2% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 6.2% |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 6.2% |
| Suspension | 6 | 5.3% |
How 2012 compares with other Camaro years
Best and worst Camaro years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 48 | 0 |
| 2002 | 68 | 1 |
| 2010 | 295 | 2 |
| 2011 | 194 | 2 |
| 2012 | 113 | 4 |
| 2013 | 187 | 3 |
| 2014 | 188 | 3 |
| 2015 | 206 | 1 |
| 2016 | 141 | 1 |
| 2017 | 189 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2 dr rwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 404 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 29 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 27 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 24 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 555 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | $4,800 | 635 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 14V447000 (seat), 14V346000 (electrical), 14V300000 (air bag), 13V023000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (27), Engine (26), Air bags (22) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro get?
EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 18 city, 28 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro get?
NHTSA rated the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2 dr rwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (8.7% rollover risk).
How does the 2012 Camaro compare with other years?
Among the 2001–2017 Chevrolet Camaro model years at least five years old, the 2001 drew the fewest complaints (48) and the 2010 the most (295). The 2012 drew 113. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.