NHTSA has 55 owner complaints on file for the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid, received from 2012 to 2019. The most-reported system is service brakes (10 complaints, 18%), followed by air bags (8) and steering (7). Owners reported 11 crashes, 0 fires, 15 injuries and 0 deaths. Median mileage at failure: 27,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014, with 11 received that year. 1 safety recall covers this model year.
55NHTSA complaints
1safety recalls
11crashes reported
0fires reported
15injuries
0deaths
Quick answers
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Owners report service brakes problems most often: 10 of 55 NHTSA complaints (18%), followed by air bags (8) and steering (7).
How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The most recent is 13V014000 (seats, 2013-01-16).
At what mileage do 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage at failure is 27,000 miles, across 41 complaints that reported mileage.
Have owners reported crashes or fires in the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Yes. Owners reported 11 crashes, 0 fires, 15 injuries and 0 deaths in NHTSA complaints.
Problems by system
System
Complaints
Share
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Median miles
Service brakes
10
18%
2
0
1
33,500
Air bags
8
15%
5
0
6
41,107
Steering
7
13%
0
0
0
5,250
Structure
7
13%
0
0
2
5,000
Unknown or other
7
13%
1
0
3
17,875
Electrical system
6
11%
1
0
1
36,000
Speed control
6
11%
5
0
4
27,000
Power train
4
7%
0
0
0
32,500
Engine
3
5%
0
0
0
40,000
Visibility and wipers
3
5%
0
0
0
16,260
Equipment
2
4%
0
0
0
15,000
Exterior lighting
2
4%
0
0
0
300
Fuel system
2
4%
0
0
0
101,179
Seat belts
2
4%
0
0
1
102,000
Seats
2
4%
0
0
0
21,107
Suspension
2
4%
0
0
0
50,000
Child seat
1
2%
0
0
1
–
Wheels
1
2%
0
0
0
50,000
A complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints received by year
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Safety recalls (1)
13V014000 · Seats · 2013-01-16
Defect: 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…
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry hybrid. While driving 70 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact checked the rear brakes and found them to be very hot. The vehicle was taken to billion auto- toyota (4101 w 12th st, sioux falls, de 57106…
Service brakes · NHTSA complaint 11140681, received 2018-10-16
2012 toyota camry hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to locked caliper breaking brake pads and if a recall is necessary for the model. [redacted] [redacted]
Service brakes · NHTSA complaint 11131408, received 2018-10-04
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry hybrid. While driving 20 mph, the brakes malfunctioned. The contact attempted to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not…
Air bags · NHTSA complaint 11090508, received 2018-04-27
Takata airbags: knocked unconscious. After turning right onto a street & accelerating to about 20 mph over about 150 yards, I hit a car that was stopped in the street. I had my seatbelt on. The airbag knocked me unconscious for at least 10 seconds. (I weigh 122 lbs & I'm 5 ft 3.5 in.) I didn't…
Air bags · NHTSA complaint 11058151, received 2018-01-02
Feels like I am always traveling on a headwind with my steering always feels like it wants to wander somewhere else. It is tiring and dangerous because sometimes I feel like the car goes one way, while I want it to go another way. I have complained to the a few dealers about this issue to no…
Steering · NHTSA complaint 10863849, received 2016-05-09
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.
Steering · NHTSA complaint 10794436, received 2015-11-17
Other Toyota Camry Hybrid model years
2006 · 2 complaints
2007 · 602 complaints
2008 · 162 complaints
2009 · 118 complaints
2010 · 10 complaints
2011 · 23 complaints
2013 · 27 complaints
2014 · 25 complaints
2015 · 15 complaints
2016 · 5 complaints
2017 · 5 complaints
2018 · 28 complaints
2019 · 11 complaints
2020 · 9 complaints
2021 · 8 complaints
2022 · 2 complaints
2023 · 1 complaint
2025 · 172 complaints
2026 · 144 complaints
Source
Built from the NHTSA complaints flat file and the NHTSA recalls flat files, data as of 2026-10-22. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models collect more of them.