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    GREEN CHOICE
    2012
    New 2025
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    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    EPA MPG: 39 mpg
    RECALL ALERT:
    There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.
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    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    We expect the 2025 Camry Hybrid will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from the 2025 model.

    The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot
    See all 2012 Potential Trouble Spots

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Loose exterior trim or moldings

    "Bumper end clips deteriorated."

    Anonymous, WA (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
    Loose interior trim or moldings

    "Air bag cover on front right vertical windshield border came loose at top in second year I owned car. Dealer attempted fix, but it didnt hold. Gluing was not an option without impairing deployment of passenger-side air bag.Ironically, my 2007 Camry hybrid had exactly the SAME issue! UNcorrected design flaw??"

    Anonymous A., NC (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

    "paint around both side mirrors are bubbling and spalling"

    Anonymous A., NY (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    "Paint finish is becoming deeply oxidized on hood, trunk and roof."

    Anonymous A., NC (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    "A small part of the roof is losing the top coat"

    Anonymous, FL (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
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    EV Battery

    What Owners Say

    Electric/hybrid battery pack replacement

    "Started late last year. Due to not running the car enough each week. Had to start car every two days or so to make sure the battery would charge. Finally had to replace battery earlier this year because car would not start at all. When I had this problem, the car would not start at all. I think it was partly due to age of battery and my not using the car often enough. Battery was 12 yrs old, was the original I got when I bought the car in 2012."

    Anonymous, WA (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    "Just recently had to replace the battery. It wouldnt start."

    Anonymous, TX (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
    Other electric/hybrid battery problem

    "This problem was the same as the battery problems related previously."

    Anonymous, WA (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    "Since retiring, I do not drive a lot. There may be many days in a row the car isn't driven. I've had a number of times when the 12 volt battery was too low to start the car. I had my mechanic check the electrical system and he said the system was okey except for the low battery. I've replaced the 12 volt battery several times and now have installed a trickle charger in the trunk and plug that in during times the car will be sitting for several days or more, and that seems to have solved the problem. Other than that, I really like the hybrid characteristics of the car and hope that a lot of others aren't having the discharging problem."

    Anonymous A., NE (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
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    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    12V battery

    "I think the 12 volt battery problem was covered in my other description. It's likely because the car isn't being driven a lot so the battery doesn't properly get recharged. That's too bad if it's an expected problem with a hybrid."

    Anonymous A., NE (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
    Keyless entry

    "Left front door and right rear door aperiodically will not lock/unlock using key fob. Dealer provided an estimated cost for repair, not worth it considering the age of the car and the amount we drive."

    Anonymous, MO (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
    Tire pressure monitor

    "uneven readings every day. changeable numbers daily"

    Anonymous A., NY (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Other/unsure

    "tire pressure sensor system no longer works"

    Anonymous, NJ (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    "Replaced the radiator in December 2023 after I noticed a small fluid leak at the passenger side front wheel. Replaced the 12V battery in January 2024."

    Anonymous, NS (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    "replaced 2 ball joints. expensive."

    Anonymous, MA (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    What Owners Say

    Emission control devices (includes EGR)

    "fault code showed up in my OBD detector. Cleared the fault code, but it would show up periodically. Have not taken car in for checkup re: this problem"

    Anonymous, WA (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
    Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

    "sends fault code, not sure if it is sensor. Fault code easily cleared using my OBD app, but it re-appears in a few days."

    Anonymous, WA (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

    "The system failed completely and we replaced it with a new system from a car audio dealer."

    Anonymous, CA (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
    Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

    "5 yrs ago, Phone pairing quit. About 3 yrs ago we started hearing r recurring beep. Took car to Toyota. Tech s[pent several hours and charged us $600 to remove the fuse on the phone pairing system. That stopped it. Disgusted. Probably will not buy another Toyota. Can't believe we were the first worldwide to have this problem. Should have been info in their database about this problem."

    Anonymous A., WA (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Air or water leaks

    "Flooding of rear floor from rain."

    Anonymous, NC (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Rotors

    "original rotors at close to 150k, probably should just swap them out, they have done a good job for a long time"

    Anonymous A., MI (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Oil leaks

    "Oil pan gasket."

    Anonymous, WI (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Other body problem

    "The front bumper practically fell off. Apparently due to not being secured properly. My understanding is that there are supposed to be clips to hold it in place. My opinion: there should have been bolts to secure bumpers"

    Anonymous, CA (2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

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    Overall Reliability Verdict

    NA

    POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
    Powertrain
    NA
    Electric Motor
    NA
    EV Battery
    NA
    Engine Major
    NA
    Engine Minor
    NA
    Engine Cooling
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    Engine Electrical
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    Transmission Major
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    Transmission Minor
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    Drive System
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    Fuel System/Emissions
    NA
    Exhaust
    NA
    Suspension/Steering
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    Brakes
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    Climate System
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    Build Quality
    NA
    Electrical Accessories
    NA
    Body Hardware
    NA
    Paint/Trim
    NA
    Noises/Leaks
    NA
    In-car Electronics
    NA
    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.

    Learn more about car Reliability.

    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    AIR BAGS, SEATS
    Jan 16, 2013
    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.
    Read Recall Details
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V014000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 3235
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