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2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most often about the brakes (18% of complaints, typically around 33,500 miles). It is 6th of 20 Camry Hybrid model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Brakes
10 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 33,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
On friday the 20th of september, I took my vehicle to queensboro Toyota in ny to change my oil and check why my brake ABS signal hazard lights were on. The oil was changed and I was told "nothing is wrong with your brakes" and the signal was removed. On september 24th, I almost got into an accident because my brakes…
When driving on local roads, the ABS, slip and warning lights would come on suddenly. I would experience a severe decrease in brake function (I would need to slam on the brakes to get them to apply properly). This happened four times before the service center was able to diagnose a failed ABS actuator. This is…
Air bags
8 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid. While driving 60 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the road and became airborne before landing onto the ground. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained cuts from the seat belt and unspecified injuries to the neck, back, and left…
The car was in a major accident, over $12,000 front end damage in a front end collision. A car pulled in front of our car from a side street. The air bags did not inflate which is what is prompting this inquiry.
Body and structure
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Steering
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles.
Vehicle will not track in a straight line. Requires steering correction every 1-2 seconds to keep from veering out of lane. Dealer has checked twice. Indicates nothing wrong, simply characteristic of electronic steering. Vehicle requires unacceptable amount of attention to drive safely.
Steering is stiff causing over/correcting while driving down the highway. It causes arm to get tired driving even after only a few miles. It is frustrating and tiring to drive I previously had a 2007 camry xle and there is now comparison as to how easy the 2007 steered. Need help.
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 13%The are majer prablemin break system for my car happen while ago break pedal become so loose causing car accident ti toke the car to my owen mechinic indecting this prablemhe say that break booster pump are leaking internialy inside the pump make air pressure force to. Loose controll for the car.
As I cruise on highway at 70 miles per hour, the hybrid traction battery starts to make mini rapid progressively loud explosions like the back of my rear seat is about to explode. To alleviate this I have to slow down to about 65 miles per hour. I have contacted Toyota and the dealerships but are unwilling to…
Electrical
6 complaints · 11%Tried multiple times to get into ready mode ,checked brake lights not on with brake pedal depressed.when I used shift override,vehicle lunged backwards striking person,while brake was applied.
When driving on local roads, the ABS, slip and warning lights would come on suddenly. I would experience a severe decrease in brake function (I would need to slam on the brakes to get them to apply properly). This happened four times before the service center was able to diagnose a failed ABS actuator. This is…
Speed control
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles.
I was slowly accelerating into a parking space when I felt the gas pedal move away from my foot and the car lurched forward. I immediately stepped on the brakes and the car stopped. I sat for a minute to see what could have caused this unintended acceleration. Nothing was evident, so I backed into the parking space…
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the brake pedal was applied but the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the garage door and wall. The driver sustained chest pains from the force of the driver side air bag deploying. The front passenger sustained neck and…
Transmission
4 complaints · 7%As I cruise on highway at 70 miles per hour, the hybrid traction battery starts to make mini rapid progressively loud explosions like the back of my rear seat is about to explode. To alleviate this I have to slow down to about 65 miles per hour. I have contacted Toyota and the dealerships but are unwilling to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
Seats
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake actuator valve wear
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received a petition dated september 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 toyota prius v requesting that odi reevaluate its decision to deny dp19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that odi closed dp19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. Odi will review the work conducted during dp19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition the petition and related materials can
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Brake actuator valve wear
Summary
On september 19, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition from mr. Roger hogan requesting that the agency investigate and recall certain toyota prius, prius phv, camry hybrid and avalon hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under toyota customer support programs zjb and zkk (subject csp?s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 NHTSA complaints allegedly related to the subject csp condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On september 30, 2019, odi opened defect petition dp19-004 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for an investigation. In august 2020, the petitioner notified the agency that he was withdrawing
Questions about the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (10 complaints, typically around 33,500 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles); body and structure (7 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 16, 2013 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- It is 6th of 20 Camry Hybrid model years by number of complaints, with 55 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.