2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 13% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2012 camry xle hybrid with 33000 miles. It has a problem with on center feel steering, it needs constant wheel movements to stay in lane. I have been experiencing this many times since I purchased vehicle in may 2012. I have had many close calls to having an accident since owning the car due to this steering problem. The second you turn your head, then returning your attention straight ahead, my car is starting to veer to the left or right. Almost any distraction causes this to happen very quickly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706636, filed 2015-04, 1,000 miles“While traveling on a parkway at 55 MPH the electrical power steering warning light came on and the power steering ceased to work resulting in extreme difficulty controlling/steering the car. After getting the car off the road I restarted it and the eps was working. I continued traveling and within 10 minutes the problem occurred again. I contacted the dealer and brought the car in to them (the eps was working at this point). The dealer contacted Toyota tech and the failure was identified and is being repaired under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10668321, filed 2014-12, 31,222 miles“Steering is stiff causing over/correcting while driving down the highway. It causes arm to get tired driving even after only a few miles. It is frustrating and tiring to drive I previously had a 2007 camry xle and there is now comparison as to how easy the 2007 steered. Need help.”
NHTSA complaint #10794436, filed 2015-11, 8,000 miles“When traveling on the freeway above 60 MPH, the car wanders and is difficult to keep driving in a straight line. The Toyota dealer checked the alignment once, and slightly adjusted it. Problem still exists. I am hearing many 2012 camry owners have the same complaint, and their is no fix. This is dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10503401, filed 2013-03, 2,000 miles“Vehicle will not track in a straight line. Requires steering correction every 1-2 seconds to keep from veering out of lane. Dealer has checked twice. Indicates nothing wrong, simply characteristic of electronic steering. Vehicle requires unacceptable amount of attention to drive safely.”
NHTSA complaint #10632923, filed 2014-09, 2,500 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 6 | 22% |
| 2012 | 7 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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