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2012 Toyota Camry: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 644 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

2recalls
644complaints
95crashes reported
6fires reported
80injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train145 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other88 · 14%
  • Vehicle Speed Control73 · 11%
  • Air Bags72 · 11%
  • Structure68 · 11%
  • Steering63 · 10%
  • Engine62 · 10%
  • Electrical System62 · 10%
  • Service Brakes61 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System25 · 4%

What owners report

Power Train,Engine

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 control. the transmission fluid was serviced, but the shudder continued. while driving on the highway,

Air BagsCrash

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 times before coming to a complete stop upside down. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. there we

Power Train

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.

Electrical System,Seats,Unknown Or Other

I am noticing there is some wiggling and play with the driver’s seat. every time i hop inside the car, i feel the seat wiggle back a little bit. i notice some movement back and forth when accelerating and braking and it is starting to get very annoying whenever i drive.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CAMRY, CAMRY HV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.