2012 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2012 Toyota Camry has 9 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Camry Hybrid Brake-Booster Internal Leak - T-SB-0130-19 / CSP ZKK. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2012 Toyota Camry has 9 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Camry Hybrid Brake-Booster Internal Leak - T-SB-0130-19 / CSP ZKK, Oil Leak at the Drain Plug After Service — Owner Reports, 2AR-FE Water-Pump Active-Leak and Bearing Diagnosis. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2012 Toyota Camry has 9 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Camry Hybrid Brake-Booster Internal Leak - T-SB-0130-19 / CSP ZKK. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Toyota T-SB-0130-19 and Customer Support Program ZKK apply to certain 2012-2014 Camry Hybrid vehicles with brake, ABS and/or TRAC warning lights or a Check VSC message. Verification requires C1391, C1252, C1256 or C1253. Toyota attributes the specified condition to a small intern… Severity: high.
Owner discussions document drain-plug leaks or damaged threads after oil service on individual Camrys. This is a service-related condition, not evidence of a sixteen-year model defect. A leak at the plug can involve a missing or reused gasket, plug damage, dirt, sealing-face dama… Severity: medium.
A coolant mark at the 2AR-FE water pump does not by itself prove that the pump has failed. Toyota T-SB-0103-20 Rev1 applies to 2008-2024 Camry and says a small amount of coolant can pass the mechanical seal and leave dry residue after it evaporates. Replacement is supported when… Severity: medium.
Toyota T-SB-0034-14 Rev2 covers certain 2012-2014 Camrys with VDS BF1FK and the U760E automatic transmission. A matching vehicle may have a brief intermittent torque-converter flex-lock shudder under light load at approximately 25-50 mph, typically before an upshift. This bulleti… Severity: medium.
A coolant mark near the 2GR-FE water pump does not by itself establish pump failure. Toyota T-SB-0103-20 Rev1 applies to Camry beginning with model year 2008 and explains that normal mechanical-seal operation or temporary debris can leave dry residue. Replacement is supported by… Severity: medium.
Toyota T-SB-0041-13 Rev1 covers certain 2010-2012 Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE and within its WMI, VDS and production-VIN gates. The condition is a brief knock or rattle, approximately one second, immediately after a cold-soak startup. Toyota's repair is replacement of… Severity: low.
Toyota Customer Support Program ZKG covers certain 2008-2017 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles originally factory-painted Blizzard Pearl 070 or Super White 040. Toyota describes sunlight over time degrading adhesion between the factory primer coat and base-metal electrodeposition l… Severity: low.
Toyota T-SB-0080-19 Rev1 documents an environmental condition in particular geographic areas where an insect nest may obstruct the HVAC evaporator drain hose on some 2007-2022 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. Reduced condensate drainage can contribute to water backing up at the H… Severity: low.
Toyota T-SB-0010-20 covers 2007-2017 Camry and Camry Hybrid HVAC odors naturally occurring from the system or related environmental factors. Outside/interior odors can accumulate on the evaporator and be released as its temperature changes; air fresheners, animals, dirt or trash… Severity: low.
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