2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
55
Crashes / fires
11 / 0
Injuries / deaths
15 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

Recall 13V-014: Seats, Air Bags

Reported Jan 16, 2013 · 3,235 vehicles affected · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Problem: 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.

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.

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes9
Air Bags8
Structure7
Steering7
Unknown or Other7
Electrical System6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Power Train4
Engine3
Equipment2
Visibility2
Seats2

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 6
  • Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
  • Seat Belts › Rear/Other — 1
  • Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — 1
  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 190,000 miles · reported Jul 14, 2019
We experienced the "check hybrid system" message on two occasions. The first incident, on april 3, 2019, involved driving eight miles and then leaving the car (Off and parked) for about 20 minutes. On returning and attempting to start the car, the power came on but the engine did not and the "check hybrid system" message displayed. It was evening, so we had the car towed to our normal repair shop and left a description of the issue. The next day the repair shop called to say that the car had started up right away, so there was nothing they could do to diagnose the issue. They suggested we…
Electrical System · at 125,000 miles · reported May 1, 2019
Over the course of my ownership of this car, toyota camry hybrid 2012, all 4 lock actuators have malfunctioned at least once. Recently, the driver's front side lock actuator stopped working for the second time and the only way to lock and unlock this door, is to do so manually. I paid for the repair the first time in january of 2016, $642, paid to run the diagnostics for the other three doors that went out at the same time, december 2016, and was quoted $656 today, may 2019, to repair the same driver side front door again. Toyota goodwill covered the other three doors beyond the cost of the…
Seat Belts · at 102,000 miles · reported Dec 11, 2018
My 2012 toyota camry hybrid's driver seat belt latch malfunctioned. It buckled normally, however, when I went to unbuckle the seat belt, the spring inside the mechanism wrapped around the notch in the metal seat belt latch. The spring was completely removed with the seat belt. The seat belt no longer functions properly and will only latch if the seat belt fastener button is depressed and then released while the seat belt is inserted.
Power Train · reported Oct 28, 2018
I have a 2012 toyota camry hybrid. It has 105000 miles. It has a bad vibration in the front end when you accelerate. It has been to the mechanic, but no one acknowledges that anything is wrong with it. Toyota needs to acknowledge that there's a problem.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Oct 4, 2018
2012 toyota camry hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to locked caliper breaking brake pads and if a recall is necessary for the model.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 13V-014 (seats, air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (9 reports), followed by air bags (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.