Model year
2012 Toyota Camry
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 590 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Camry (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 55 complaints under CAMRY HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (129), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (81), AIR BAGS (75). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–40 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,700–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 454 complaints
- 2001 272 complaints
- 2002 953 complaints
- 2003 782 complaints
- 2004 638 complaints
- 2005 721 complaints
- 2006 317 complaints
- 2007 2,888 complaints
- 2008 933 complaints
- 2009 1,293 complaints
- 2010 604 complaints
- 2011 601 complaints
- 2012 590 complaints
- 2013 274 complaints
- 2014 455 complaints
- 2015 271 complaints
- 2016 184 complaints
- 2017 148 complaints
- 2018 750 complaints
- 2019 400 complaints
- 2020 275 complaints
- 2021 157 complaints
- 2022 63 complaints
- 2023 65 complaints
- 2024 52 complaints
- 2025 173 complaints
- 2026 144 complaints
Recalls
13V442000 · Oct 17, 2013
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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…
13V014000 · Jan 16, 2013
SEATS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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…
Complaints
590 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 84, fire flag on 6, injury field 65, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CAMRY HYBRID | 1 | 55 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.111 | NHTSA photo |
| HV 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.111 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Camry · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Camry Hybrid LE · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 42 | 38 | 40 | — | — | $1,700 |
| Camry Hybrid XLE · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 40 | 37 | 39 | — | — | $1,700 |
Open this model year in the fuel-cost calculator. The calculator starts with no fuel price filled in.
Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Toyota Camry at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.