Toyota

Camry (XV50)

2012-2017 · Midsize Sedan ยท 3 engines
Best Engine โœ… Recommended (4.5)
3,516 NHTSA Complaints
11 Recalls
38 Fire Reports
539 Crash Reports
Includes data from: CAMRYCAMRY HVCAMRY HYBRID
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Engine Reliability Ratings

2AR-FE

2.5L 4-cyl / 268 hp
โŒ Avoid (1.0)
2,946 complaints 436.5 per year Gasoline
32 fire reports 5 fatalities
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
563
other
539
steering
447
electrical
364
safety systems
364

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (563 complaints)
Typical onset: 59,430โ€“117,000 mi Est. repair: $250โ€“$3,000 (56 reports)
Steering Issues (447 complaints)
Typical onset: 41,912โ€“72,560 mi Est. repair: $650โ€“$1,550 (16 reports)
Electrical System Issues (364 complaints)
Typical onset: 7,005โ€“69,012 mi Est. repair: $422โ€“$2,850 (28 reports)

3 additional engine variants with fewer than 10 complaints not shown.

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Toyota Camry regardless of engine variant.

Transmission Issues (593 complaints)
transmission critical
Steering Issues (450 complaints)
steering critical
Electrical System Issues (399 complaints)
electrical critical
Safety Systems Issues (395 complaints)
safety_systems critical
Brakes Issues (336 complaints)
brakes critical

Recalls (11)

19V503000Jun 27, 2019serious
Equipment

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

17V295000Feb 4, 2017serious
Tires

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

16V906000Dec 15, 2016serious
Air Bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.

16V215000Apr 13, 2016serious
Air Bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

16V420000Sep 5, 2016serious
Equipment

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

15V144000Mar 12, 2015serious
Steering

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.

14V576000Sep 18, 2014serious
Fuel System

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.

14V715000Jul 10, 2014serious
Suspension

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.

13V442000Oct 16, 2013serious
Electrical System

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.

13V505000Oct 16, 2013serious
Visibility

Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

13V014000Jan 15, 2013serious
Air Bags

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2012-2017 Toyota Camry problems?

The 2012-2017 Toyota Camry has accumulated 3,516 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Transmission, Steering, Electrical System. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Toyota Camry engine is most reliable?

The 2012-2017 Toyota Camry was offered with 6 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2.5L 4-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2012-2017 Toyota Camry a good used car?

The 2012-2017 Toyota Camry can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 3,516 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012-2017 Toyota Camry have?

The 2012-2017 Toyota Camry has 3,516 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2012-2017 Toyota Camry?

There are 11 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2012-2017 Toyota Camry vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN โ€” check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Toyota Camry?

Before buying a used Toyota Camry, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Transmission, Steering, Electrical System, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Does the Camry have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2012-2017 Toyota Camry. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 3,516 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-04-07.

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