Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Toyota Camry. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Clogged A/C Drain may cause Air Bags to Deploy
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
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 (589)
589 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 589 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 142 | 24.1% |
| Unknown or other | 82 | 13.9% |
| Air bags | 75 | 12.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 67 | 11.4% |
| Electrical system | 61 | 10.4% |
| Structure | 61 | 10.4% |
| Engine | 59 | 10% |
| Steering | 58 | 9.8% |
| Service brakes | 55 | 9.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 3.9% |
How 2012 compares with other Camry years
Best and worst Camry years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 933 | 7 |
| 2009 | 1,293 | 10 |
| 2010 | 603 | 9 |
| 2011 | 600 | 5 |
| 2012 | 589 | 2 |
| 2013 | 274 | 2 |
| 2014 | 455 | 3 |
| 2015 | 271 | 1 |
| 2016 | 184 | 2 |
| 2017 | 148 | 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 Toyota Camry 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 40 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 222 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 42 / 38 / 40 | $1,700 | 222 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 / 37 / 39 | $1,700 | 228 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 34 / 28 | $2,400 | 317 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2012 Camry for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2012 Toyota Camry FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 13V442000 (air bag), 13V014000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Toyota Camry problems?
Owners filed 589 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (142), Unknown or other (82), Air bags (75) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2012 Toyota Camry get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 42 city, 38 highway and 40 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2012 Toyota Camry get?
NHTSA rated the 2012 Toyota Camry 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2012 Camry compare with other years?
Among the 2008–2017 Toyota Camry model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (148) and the 2009 the most (1,293). The 2012 drew 589. 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.