2012 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2012 Toyota Camry, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 48,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (14% of reports).
- 59engine complaints
- 48,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 14%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Torque converter: mentioned in 8 of 59 complaints (14%)
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 5 of 59 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 59 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Toyota Camry engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 4 | 8% | — |
| 2023 Camry | 5 | 8% | 38,500 |
| 2022 Camry | 6 | 10% | 93,000 |
| 2021 Camry | 7 | 4% | 205,000 |
| 2020 Camry | 60 | 22% | 10,000 |
| 2019 Camry | 80 | 20% | 20,000 |
| 2018 Camry | 135 | 18% | 17,000 |
| 2017 Camry | 11 | 7% | 51,000 |
| 2016 Camry | 17 | 9% | 20,355 |
| 2015 Camry | 24 | 9% | 21,234 |
| 2014 Camry | 57 | 13% | 24,945 |
| 2013 Camry | 26 | 9% | 17,000 |
| 2012 Camry | 59 | 10% | 48,000 |
| 2011 Camry | 36 | 6% | 71,641 |
| 2010 Camry | 43 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Camry | 208 | 16% | 96,000 |
| 2008 Camry | 131 | 14% | 89,719 |
| 2007 Camry | 377 | 13% | 102,897 |
| 2006 Camry | 10 | 3% | 94,847 |
| 2005 Camry | 21 | 3% | 95,994 |
| 2004 Camry | 26 | 4% | 104,000 |
| 2003 Camry | 52 | 7% | 128,400 |
| 2002 Camry | 58 | 6% | 117,450 |
| 2001 Camry | 13 | 5% | 80,250 |
| 2000 Camry | 8 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 1999 Camry | 5 | 1% | 210,000 |
| 1998 Camry | 3 | 1% | 174,500 |
| 1997 Camry | 6 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1995 Camry | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2012 Toyota Camry. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2012 Toyota Camry LE developed severe transmission shudder/vibration during normal driving, especially around 25â35 mph and 45â60 mph. The vehicle also experienced noticeable vibration when shifting into Reverse and Drive. An OBD scan previously detected diagnostic trouble code P2716 related to…
I am reporting a safety-related issue involving the ECM / torque converter on my 2012 Toyota Camry. This issue can cause loss of power, hesitation, or stalling which presents a serious safety concern while driving. The issue impacts drivability and can result in sudden loss of acceleration or…
Vehicle is shuddering/stalling when trying to accelerate. Currently 150,000
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Toyota Camrys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about engine for the 2012 Toyota Camry (10% of the 590 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Toyota Camry engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 48,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2012 Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 8 of 59 complaints, followed by “oil consumption” (5).
Other 2012 Toyota Camry problems
See all 2012 Toyota Camry problems or engine problems across all Camry years.