2012 Toyota Camry Technical Service Bulletins

553 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Toyota Camry. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10131766Feb 15, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer Package: Date 02/15/18 ZE5 previously stated that LSC E03 had to be completed prior to performing ZE5. LSC E03 is now expired and is no longer a prerequisite for ZE5. Language stating this requirement has been removed.
• 10131763Feb 15, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25 ? 50 mph.
• 10129984Feb 15, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer Package: Date 02/15/18 ZE5 previously stated that LSC E03 had to be completed prior to performing ZE5. LSC E03 is now expired and is no longer a prerequisite for ZE5. Language stating this requirement has been removed.
• 10129981Feb 15, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25 ? 50 mph.
• 10131759Feb 12, 2018Tires. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact…
• 10129977Feb 12, 2018Tires. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact…
• 10131750Feb 2, 2018Equipment. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10129968Feb 2, 2018Equipment, Seats. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10131705Feb 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Bulletin Policy: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25 - 50 mph.
• 10129943Feb 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Bulletin Policy: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25 ? 50 mph.
• 10131713Jan 11, 2018Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of…
• 10129146Jan 8, 2018Air bags. Dealer Package: January 8, 2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Letter to indicate that F0B expired on December 31, 2017 LSC Expired on December 31, 2017.
• 10129143Jan 8, 2018Equipment. Technical Instructions: LSC Expired on December 31, 2017. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN F0B OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR CERTAIN 2012 ? 2013 MODEL YEAR TMMK CAMRY & CAMRY HV.
• 10129204Jan 5, 2018Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 05, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2012 ? 2017 Camry HV and Prius C, 2015 ? 2017 Prius V, 2006 ? 2017 Highlander HV, 2010 ? 2016 Prius, and 2016 ? 2017 RAV4 HV model year vehicles. ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2017 Highlander HV, 2010 ? 2016 Prius, 2012 ? 2017…
• 10133654Nov 22, 2017Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Toyota vehicle becomes submerged in water, many components may be physically damaged. Electrical and electronic components, including wiring harnesses, are particularly susceptible to corrosion and subsequent…
• 10133641Nov 17, 2017Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 16, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0294-17.
• 10133640Nov 17, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Rev2_ OBSOLETE NOTICE November 16, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0312-17.
• 10146516Nov 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0034-14. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0034-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2012 ? 2014 model year Camry vehicles with a U760 transmission may exhibit a brief shudder…
• 10146505Nov 2, 2017Equipment. Dealer Package: A watermark has been added to the Dealer Letter to indicate that E03 expired on October 31, 2017.
• 10146504Nov 2, 2017Electrical system. TI: THIS LSC EXPIRES ON OCTOBER 31, 2017 Technical Instructions for Limited Service Campaign E03. U760 ATM ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN 2012 - 2014 MY CAMRY.
• 10123430Oct 30, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 30, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures…
• 10123420Oct 27, 2017Body and structure. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10132680Oct 11, 2017Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0133-14. ? The Parts Information, Required Tools & Equipment, and On-Vehicle Navigation Update sections have been updated. Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) system require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software.
• 10132678Oct 11, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 11, 2017 Rev2: ? The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated to include a NEW USB drive map update. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0006-13. Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) system will periodically require an update to the Gracenote® database. Gracenote® includes detailed information…
• 10132656Oct 4, 2017Equipment. TT: Previously, an error message was received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This condition has been remedied, and DCM activation utilizing Techstream can now be resumed.
• 10132450Aug 8, 2017Equipment. TT: An error message is received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future. Please discontinue DCM activations utilizing Techstream until further notice.
• 10132410Jul 20, 2017Air bags, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deployment of airbag and pre-tensioner assemblies as hazardous material treatment. Hazardous material treatment may require special training, certification or licensing in certain…
• 10115265Jul 6, 2017Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power moon roof, power sliding doors or power hatch are inoperative from the overhead console switches or require excessive pressure on the overhead console switches to operate.
• 10132375Jun 21, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-01: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Overhead Console Switch Assembly operation in Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated the switches become inoperative or require excessive pressure to operate.
• 10132374Jun 21, 2017Equipment. Dealer Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Overhead Console Switch Assembly operation in Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 - 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated the switches become inoperative or require excessive pressure to operate.
• 10132373Jun 21, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Dealer Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Overhead Console Switch Assembly operation in Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated the switches become inoperative or require excessive pressure to operate.
• 10132372Jun 21, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Overhead Console Switch Assembly operation in Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated the switches become inoperative or require excessive pressure to operate.
• 10132371Jun 21, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Overhead Console Switch Assembly operation in Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated the switches become inoperative or require excessive pressure to operate.
• 10142506Apr 19, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The first year of service is provided in the vehicle purchase price. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service.
• 10131893Mar 27, 2017Engine cooling. TT: Rev2 Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstructing the air inlet. Refer to the information below to address this issue.
• 10131871Mar 16, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-01: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power moon roof, power sliding doors or power hatch are inoperative from the overhead console switches or require excessive pressure on the overhead console switches to operate. Due to parts availability this Warranty Enhancement Program will be launched in 2 phases.
• 10131870Mar 16, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Package: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage on the Overhead Console Switch Assembly on Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles.
• 10131869Mar 16, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage on the Overhead Console Switch Assembly on Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles.
• 10131868Mar 16, 2017Electrical system, Equipment, Brakes. Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Overhead Console Switch Assembly operation in Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated the switches become inoperative or require excessive pressure to operate.
• 10131867Mar 16, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Region Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage on the Overhead Console Switch Assembly on Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles.
• 10131866Mar 16, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Daily Message: Warranty Enhancement Program ? ZG5 Certain 2012 Model Year Camry and Camry Hybrid Vehicles Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna Vehicles Extension of Warranty Coverage for Overhead Console Switch Assembly.
• 10131863Mar 13, 2017Electrical system. TT: Rev2 A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 or P1AC000 stored in the memory. Some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the HV Battery. Modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
• 10131861Mar 8, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 08, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 - 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is now available to help minimize future…
• 10131850Mar 7, 2017Body and structure. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 07, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is NOT necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?.
• 10131786Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 10131769Feb 2, 2017Electrical system. TT: A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 or P1AC000 stored in the memory. Some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the HV Battery. Modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
• 10152234Jan 30, 2017Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 30, 2017 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2012 model year Camry and Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the power moon roof is inoperative from the overhead console switch or requires excessive force on the overhead console switch to operate. Follow the Repair Procedure in…
• 10152222Jan 23, 2017Electrical system. TT: Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstructing the air inlet.
• 10152210Jan 10, 2017Electrical system. TT: Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstructing the air inlet.
• 10152205Jan 6, 2017Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the…

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