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2012 Toyota Camry Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Toyota Camry has 142 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Toyota Camry

Powertrain
142
Other
83
Airbags
71
Steering
65
Electrical
53
Speed Control
48
Structure
46
Engine
32
Brakes
31
Visibility
21
Suspension
12
Seat Belts
8
Seats
7
Tires
6
Lights
6
Wheels
6

142

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVehicle is shuddering/stalling when trying to accelerate. Currently 150,000
Jun 21, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhen I either: i) start the car and drive more than 20 ft OR ii) am at a stop light then accelerate....
May 28, 2025POWER TRAINHi I owned this car I had low miles on it 108404 I registered it start driving when I drive it start...
Mar 18, 2025POWER TRAINThe transmission malfunctioned and is available for inspection upon request. The transmission failin...
Mar 12, 2025POWER TRAINI bought a 2012 Toyota Camry in December of 2014. The car had 8,666 miles at the time, it currently ...
Feb 17, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle hesitated...
Dec 3, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ...
Oct 16, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEAbs light flashes randomly at me when driving and at a stop car shakes aggressively
Jul 2, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicl...
Dec 1, 2023POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCar surging while going at low speeds turning to the right x 2. Stepped on brake and car would not s...
Aug 1, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing...
Apr 19, 2023POWER TRAINCar gears are sluggish when accelerating in between 15 to 25 mph. It does not accelerate and there i...
Mar 5, 2023POWER TRAINAs a background, we bought the car in 2012 brand new. My background is Mechanical engineering, and ...
Jan 4, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and d...
Sep 9, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe car shudders in lower gear while accelerating. Engine, steering wheel and the whole car vibrates...
Aug 15, 2022POWER TRAIN-Toyota Motors Manufactured 2012-2014 certain camry models with faulty torque converters(Ref- https:...
Jun 27, 2022POWER TRAINTorque converter shudder hesitation at 20 -25 mph
May 9, 2022POWER TRAINShudder noticed in the vehicle while accelerating light between 25 and 50 mph.
May 5, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the veh...
Jan 3, 2022POWER TRAINThe 2012 Camry has a known problem with its Torque Converter. At low throttle (less than 1500 RPM), ...

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