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2012 Toyota Camry Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 590 total for the year
Median mileage
87,719miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Toyota Camry, 1% of the 590 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,719 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 4 cyl, I noticed like rattling noise coming out from the front of the engine when I accelerate at the low speed from 20 to 30 MPH ( the problem is still). I also called the Toyota manufacture to complaint and brought my car to longo Toyota (el monte ca), and elmore Toyota (westminster ca) for fixing. Finally, both 2 dealer technicians told me this is characteristics of Toyota Camry 2012, they can not fix this problem, because the sw control the ignition timing, except I call Toyota manufacture to complaint about this case. …”

NHTSA complaint #10644019, filed 2014-10, 18,405 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the oil and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft gear had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 227,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11475343, filed 2022-07, 227,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control module (ECM) software needed to be updated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,033.”

NHTSA complaint #11516887, filed 2023-04, 157,033 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry se. The contact stated that driving at various speeds and rapidly accelerating, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the vehicle was down shifting and hesitating but there was no failure. The manufacturer was notified who informed the dealer that there was a problem with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 5,700. …”

NHTSA complaint #10498133, filed 2013-02, 5,700 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202041%
201921%
201851%
201711%
201621%
201510%
201451%
201341%
201241%
201192%
2010152%
2009464%
2008121%
20071525%
200693%
2005355%
2004305%
200311214%
200210711%
20014717%
20005412%
199911022%
19989215%
19979617%
19967618%
19953411%
19944114%
19934015%
1992326%
1991107%
19901410%
198976%
1988914%
1987610%
1986413%
1985215%
1984113%

Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Camry

Transmission and drivetrain
142 complaints
Other or unknown
84 complaints
Air bags
75 complaints
Vehicle speed control
67 complaints
Electrical system
62 complaints
Body and structure
61 complaints
Engine
59 complaints
Steering
58 complaints
Brakes
55 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Camry

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology