How common are fuel system problems in the 2012 Toyota Camry?

NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Camry, which is 4% of the 589 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Toyota Camry fuel system?

No. The data shows no related recalls linked to this fuel system complaint category.

At what mileage do 2012 Camry fuel system problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 32,225 miles.

Did the 2012 Camry fuel system issues cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with these 26 fuel system complaints.

How does the 2012 Camry compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2012 Camry's 26 complaints (4% share) is similar to 2010 (19, 3%) and 2011 (18, 3%), but far lower than 2018 (102, 14%) and 2019 (85, 22%).

2012 Toyota Camry Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Toyota Camry, 4% of its 589 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 32,225 miles. No recalls are tied to this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints: 26; 4% of 589
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 32,225 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the fuel pump failing suddenly while driving, causing the engine to stall and the car to lose power on the highway.
Several describe acceleration hesitation or a brief pause when pressing the gas, especially at low speeds or while turning.
Some report the accelerator feeling capped at a certain speed before suddenly surging forward once released and reapplied.
A few noticed the fuel pump running or humming with the ignition off while the car sat idle in a garage.
Owners describe stalling when easing off a near stop and reapplying gas, with the car later lurching forward faster than expected.

When 2012 Toyota Camry fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 5, 2012, latest Dec 3, 2023.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Dec 2023; peak Feb 2013 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200526 (4%)
20068 (3%)
200763 (2%)
20087 (1%)
200921 (2%)
201019 (3%)
201118 (3%)
201226 (4%)
201312 (4%)
201432 (7%)
201514 (5%)
20166 (3%)
20178 (5%)
2018102 (14%)
201985 (22%)
202040 (15%)
20212 (1%)
20221 (2%)
20238 (13%)
20242 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system problems in the 2012 Toyota Camry?: NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Camry, which is 4% of the 589 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Toyota Camry fuel system?: No. The data shows no related recalls linked to this fuel system complaint category.
At what mileage do 2012 Camry fuel system problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 32,225 miles.
Did the 2012 Camry fuel system issues cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with these 26 fuel system complaints.
How does the 2012 Camry compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2012 Camry's 26 complaints (4% share) is similar to 2010 (19, 3%) and 2011 (18, 3%), but far lower than 2018 (102, 14%) and 2019 (85, 22%).