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2012 Toyota Camry

Sedan · 2010–2027 · Camry, Camry Hybrid

2012–2017 Toyota Camry
2012–2017 pictured. Photo: Ron Cogswell, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.

2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.6× usual Extended coverage

505 serious complaints of 644, the most about power train (146) and air bags (83); per car on the road, 0.6× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Jun 2025

“The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. The front and rear driver's side of the vehicle were damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The police was present, but a report was not filed. There were no injuries.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2019

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Extended coverage In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. Region Letter: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for repairs related a U760E Torque Converter Shudder. (ZE5, Oct 2014)
  • Extended coverage These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the condition described above. (ZKG Region, Aug 2019)
  • Extended coverage Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint. (Customer, Dec 2019)
  • Extended coverage Repair Process: Customer Support Program ZKG ? (ZKG Paint, Dec 2019)
  • Extended coverage CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint (ZKG Customer, Oct 2021)
  • Extended coverage Customer Support Program ZKG ? (Z3G, Nov 2022)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

644 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 24–40 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features

Every Camry year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

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CamryCamry Hybrid

What changed for 2012

2012 Camry trims

LLESEXLE
Price
Starting MSRP$22,055$22,600——
Powertrain
Horsepower178 hp178 hp2.5L I4: 178 hp
3.5L V6: 268 hp
2.5L I4: 178 hp
3.5L V6: 268 hp
Torque170 lb-ft170 lb-ft2.5L I4: 170 lb-ft
3.5L V6: 248 lb-ft
2.5L I4: 170 lb-ft
3.5L V6: 248 lb-ft
TransmissionECT-iECT-iECT-iECT-i
Gears6666
DrivetrainFwdFwd2.5L I4 / 3.5L V62.5L I4 / 3.5L V6
Fuel economy (combined)28 mpg28 mpg2.5L I4: 28 mpg
3.5L V6: 25 mpg
2.5L I4: 28 mpg
3.5L V6: 25 mpg
Size and capability
Seats5555
Trunk15.4 cu ft15.4 cu ft15.4 cu ft15.4 cu ft
Ground clearance6.1 in6.1 in6.1 in6.1 in
Length189.2 in189.2 in189.2 in189.2 in
Curb weight3,190 lb3,190 lb2.5L I4: 3,240 lb
3.5L V6: 3,420 lb
2.5L I4: 3,245 lb
3.5L V6: 3,395 lb
Tech
Touchscreen—6.1 in6.1 in6.1 in
Apple CarPlay———Optional
Android Auto———Optional
Audio———Optional
Speakers6666 + option
Comfort
SeatsClothClothSynthetic Leather + option2.5L I4: Cloth
3.5L V6: Leather
Heated seats——Optional2.5L I4: —
3.5L V6: Front
Climate zones———2
Exterior
Sunroof—Optional—Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels16 in16 in2.5L I4: 17 in
3.5L V6: 18 in
17 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (23)
LLESEXLE
Convenience Package ————
Display Audio, JBL, Blind Spot Monitor and Safety Connect Package ————
Leather Package ——Optional—
Premium HDD Navigation, JBL, Blind Spot Monitor and Safety Connect Package ————
Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof —Optional——
8-Way Power Driver's Seat —Optional——
Display Audio with Navigation and Entune ————
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL ———Optional
Premium HDD Navigation with Entune and JBL ————
Safety Connect $450————
Attitude Black Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Barcelona Red Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Classic Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Clearwater Blue Metallic OptionalOptional—Optional
Cosmic Gray Mica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cypress Pearl OptionalOptional—Optional
Magnetic Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sandy Beach Metallic OptionalOptional—Optional
Super White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ash OptionalOptional—Optional
Black/Ash ——Optional—
Black ——Optional—
Ivory OptionalOptional—Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2027 ——— 5 of 5 0 0 — —
2026 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 184 hpAWD, FWD43–51 mpg 5 of 5 0 0 — —
2025 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 184 hpAWD, FWD44–51 mpg 5 of 5 6 163 Unknown or other (30) Yes
2024 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–206 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–206 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 301 hp
AWD, FWD25–52 mpg 5 of 5 1 50 Structure (11) Yes
2023 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–205 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–205 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 301 hp
AWD, FWD25–52 mpg 5 of 5 2 65 Unknown or other (18) Yes
2022 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–205 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–205 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 301 hp
AWD, FWD25–52 mpg 5 of 5 1 63 Air bags (10) Yes
2021 2.5L 4-cyl, 176 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 301 hp
AWD, FWD25–52 mpg 5 of 5 1 165 Air bags (86) Yes
2020 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–205 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–205 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 302 hp
AWD, FWD25–52 mpg 5 of 5 3 283 Electrical system (67) Yes
2019 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–206 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–206 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 302 hp
FWD26–52 mpg 5 of 5 7 406 Power train (113) Yes
2018 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–206 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–206 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 302 hp
FWD26–52 mpg 5 of 5 8 772 Power train (199) No
2017 2.5L 4-cyl, 154–178 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 154–178 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp
FWD24–40 mpg 5 of 5 3 153 Unknown or other (32) No
2016 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp
FWD25–40 mpg 5 of 5 3 189 Unknown or other (36) No
2015 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp
FWD25–40 mpg 5 of 5 1 286 Steering (107) No
2014 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp
FWD25–40 mpg 5 of 5 3 480 Power train (128) No
2013 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp
FWD25–40 mpg 5 of 5 2 301 Power train (67) No
2012 2.5L 4-cyl, 156–178 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 156–178 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp
FWD24–40 mpg 5 of 5 2 644 Power train (146) No
2011 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid, 147–187 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 169 hp
3.5L 6-cyl
manual available
FWD23–33 mpg 3–4 of 5 5 623 Unknown or other (118) No
2010 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid, 147–187 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 169 hp
3.5L 6-cyl
manual available
FWD23–34 mpg Not rated 9 613 Vehicle speed control (167) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Camry 2019–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD5 NoNo 00
2027 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV AWD5 NoNo 00
2026 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV AWD5 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD5 StandardStandard 00
2025 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 6163
2025 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 6163
2024 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 150
2024 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 150
2024 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 10
2023 Toyota CAMRY Later Release 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 05
2023 Toyota CAMRY Later Release 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 05
2023 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD Early Release5 StandardStandard 264
2023 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD Early Release5 StandardStandard 264
2023 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID Later Release 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 00
2023 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD Early Release5 StandardStandard 21
2022 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 161
2022 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 161
2022 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 12
2021 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 1157
2021 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 1157
2021 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 18
2020 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 08
2020 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 3274
2020 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 29
2019 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 6395
2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 211
2018 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD5 NoStandard 8744
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 028
2017 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD5 NoOptional 3148
2017 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD5 NoOptional 3142
2016 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 3189
2016 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 3171
2015 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 1271
2015 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 1275
2014 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Later Release5 NoNo 014
2014 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Early Release5 NoNo 3480
2014 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD5 NoNo 3466
2013 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD5 NoNo 2301
2013 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD5 NoNo 2295
2012 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD5 NoNo 2644
2012 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD5 NoNo 2632
2011 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Later Release4 NoNo 5623
2011 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Early Release3 NoNo 5623
2011 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD Later Release4 NoNo 5623
2011 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD Early Release3 NoNo 5623
2010 Toyota Camry 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 9613
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 9613

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Camry HEV AWD LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 50
2026Camry HEV AWD SE/XLEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2026Camry HEV AWD XSEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 43
2026Camry HEV FF LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 51
2026Camry HEV FF SE/XLE/XSEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2025Camry HEV AWD LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 50
2025Camry HEV AWD SE/XLEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2025Camry HEV AWD XSEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 44
2025Camry HEV FF LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 51
2025Camry HEV FF SE/XLE/XSEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 47
2024CamryAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2024Camry AWD LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 29
2024Camry AWD XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2024Camry Hybrid LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 52
2024Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2024Camry LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2024Camry TRDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2024Camry XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 31
2024Camry XSEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2023CamryAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2023Camry AWD LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 29
2023Camry AWD XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2023Camry Hybrid LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 52
2023Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2023Camry LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, 3-mode (Spt/Normal/Eco)
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
32
2023Camry TRDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2023Camry XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 31
2023Camry XSEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2022CamryAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2022Camry AWD LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 29
2022Camry AWD XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2022Camry Hybrid LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 52
2022Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2022Camry LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2022Camry TRDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2022Camry XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 31
2022Camry XSEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2021CamryAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2021Camry AWD LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 29
2021Camry AWD XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2021Camry Hybrid LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 52
2021Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2021Camry LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2021Camry TRDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2021Camry XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 31
2021Camry XSEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2020CamryAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
26–34
2020Camry AWD LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 29
2020Camry AWD XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2020Camry Hybrid LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 52
2020Camry Hybrid XLE/SEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2020Camry LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2020Camry TRDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2020Camry XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 31
2020Camry XSEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2019CamryAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
26–34
2019Camry Hybrid LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 52
2019Camry Hybrid XLE/SEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2019Camry LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2019Camry XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2019Camry XSEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2018CamryAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
26–34
2018Camry Hybrid LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 52
2018Camry Hybrid XLE/SEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 46
2018Camry LE/SEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2018Camry XLE/XSEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2018Camry XSEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2017CamryAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
24–27
2017Camry Hybrid LEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2017Camry Hybrid XLE/SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 38
2016CamryAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
25–28
2016Camry Hybrid LEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2016Camry Hybrid XLE/SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 39
2015CamryAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
25–28
2015Camry Hybrid LEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2015Camry Hybrid XLE/SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 39
2014CamryAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
25–28
2014Camry Hybrid LEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2014Camry Hybrid XLE/SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 39
2013CamryAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
25–28
2013Camry Hybrid LEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2013Camry Hybrid XLEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 39
2012CamryAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
24–28
2012Camry Hybrid LEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2012Camry Hybrid XLEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 39
2011CamryMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
23–26
2011Camry HybridAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L 33
2010CamryAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
23–26
2010Camry HybridAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L 34

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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