2012 Toyota Camry Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 73 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Toyota Camry, 12% of all complaints filed for that year. The area is tied to 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 23,022, and one related recall (13V014000) covering occupant detection sensors.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 73
- 12% of 589
- Crashes reported
- 15
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 23,022 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed frontal or side impact crashes, leaving occupants to strike the steering wheel or dashboard.
- Seat belt pretensioners and retractors reportedly do not engage properly during rear-end collisions, allowing the occupant's head to hit the dashboard.
- Some owners report the vehicle unexpectedly surges or lunges forward while braking at low speed, leading to collisions with fences, curbs, or garage walls.
- A burning odor was reported near the rear headrest of a parked vehicle, with the failure recurring without diagnosis or repair.
- Structural and body damage from rear-end and side collisions is described alongside non-deployment of airbags, raising owner concern about occupant protection.
When 2012 Toyota Camry body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 20, 2012, latest Feb 23, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Toyota Camry
- 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.
Structure & Body complaints by Camry model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Toyota Camry?
- NHTSA lists 73 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Camry, which is 12% of the 589 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2012 Camry?
- Yes. Recall campaign 13V014000, reported 2013-01-16, covers occupant detection sensor recalibration on affected Camry and other Toyota/Southeast Toyota models from 2009-2013.
- What mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up at on the 2012 Camry?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints is 23,022 miles.
- Do Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Camry involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this area shows 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries reported for the 2012 Camry.
- How does the 2012 Camry compare to other model years for Structure & Body complaints?
- The 2012 Camry's 73 complaints and 12% share match the 2011 model year exactly, while later years like 2019 (7 complaints, 2%) and 2018 (18 complaints, 2%) show a lower share.