Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Occupant Sensing System Calibration
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (55)
55 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 10 | 18.2% |
| Air bags | 8 | 14.5% |
| Steering | 7 | 12.7% |
| Structure | 7 | 12.7% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 12.7% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 10.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 10.9% |
| Power train | 4 | 7.3% |
| Engine | 3 | 5.5% |
| Equipment | 2 | 3.6% |
How 2012 compares with other Camry Hybrid years
Best and worst Camry Hybrid years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 162 | 2 |
| 2009 | 118 | 4 |
| 2010 | 10 | 2 |
| 2011 | 23 | 2 |
| 2012 | 55 | 1 |
| 2013 | 27 | 1 |
| 2014 | 25 | 1 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 |
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.
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2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 13V014000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (10), Air bags (8), Steering (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2012 Camry Hybrid compare with other years?
Among the 2008–2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2008 the most (162). The 2012 drew 55. 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.