2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2012
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2012: 55 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 602 |
| 2008 | 162 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 137 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
20% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-27
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
15% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-02
Steering
13% · 7 reportsStructure
13% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that whenever parked on an incline, the trunk lid would not remain open. The contact sustained injuries to the head and the nose as a result to the abrupt closure of the truck lid.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-26
Vehicle speed control
11% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and the brakes failed to respond, causing it to crash into another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-07
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 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…
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…
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2019-09-30Defect petitionClosed 2021-01-21 Brake Actuator Valve Wear
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-11-22Defect petitionOpen Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.