How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA lists 20 Engine complaints for the 2012 Corolla, which is 4% of the 446 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Toyota Corolla engine?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this Engine complaint area.

What is the main engine problem owners report on the 2012 Corolla?

Most sample complaints describe sudden, unintended acceleration at low speed, especially while parking or reversing, sometimes resulting in a crash.

At what mileage do these engine problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2012 Corolla is 25,513.5 miles.

Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?

Across all complaint categories for the 2012 Corolla, NHTSA records 8 crashes and 2 injuries.

2012 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Engine complaints for the 2012 Toyota Corolla, 4% of its 446 total complaints that year. Most describe sudden, unintended acceleration at low speed, often while parking, with 8 crashes and 2 injuries linked to the broader complaint set. There is no related recall listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 20; 4% of 446
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 25,514 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the car suddenly accelerating on its own while slowing down or braking to park, often striking a fence, tree, or another vehicle.
Several complaints describe the vehicle lurching forward while in reverse at low speed, even with the brake pedal depressed.
One owner reported the engine revving to over 4,500 rpm and the car surging to nearly 70 mph while cruise control was set on the highway.
One complaint tied a check engine light and P219A air-fuel ratio imbalance code to the 2ZR-FE engine, describing engine vibration and a risk of stalling on the road.
Some drivers said dealers inspected the vehicle after an acceleration event but could not identify a cause.

When 2012 Toyota Corolla engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 27, 2012, latest Dec 9, 2025.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Dec 2025; peak Jan 2013 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2012 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Corolla model year

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

2010228 (19%)
201162 (11%)
201220 (4%)
201332 (16%)
201446 (17%)
201532 (15%)
201633 (15%)
201738 (21%)
201824 (18%)
201950 (25%)
2020113 (37%)
202146 (25%)
202216 (16%)
202314 (19%)
20248 (13%)
20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Toyota Corolla?: NHTSA lists 20 Engine complaints for the 2012 Corolla, which is 4% of the 446 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Toyota Corolla engine?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this Engine complaint area.
What is the main engine problem owners report on the 2012 Corolla?: Most sample complaints describe sudden, unintended acceleration at low speed, especially while parking or reversing, sometimes resulting in a crash.
At what mileage do these engine problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2012 Corolla is 25,513.5 miles.
Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?: Across all complaint categories for the 2012 Corolla, NHTSA records 8 crashes and 2 injuries.