2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
79/100
#5 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 55 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 79 out of 100 — #5 highest of 20 Camry Hybrid model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (10 complaints, 18% of the total). Complaints report 11 crashes and 15 injuries.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 11 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 39.5
- 41 city / 37.5 hwy
Top 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes10 (18%)
- Other10 (18%)
- Engine9 (16%)
- Structure & Body9 (16%)
- Airbags8 (15%)
- Electrical System8 (15%)
- Steering7 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (5%)
- Fuel System2 (4%)
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Structure & Body3,235 vehicles
Seats
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.
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.
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 41 MPG
- Highway
- 37.5 MPG
- Combined
- 39.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,625
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks #5 of 20 among Camry Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 79/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 55 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (10 complaints), engine (9 complaints), and structure & body (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 27,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most recently reported 2013, covering structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 39.5 MPG combined (41 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,625. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.