2012 Toyota Camry vs 2013 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Toyota Camry | 2013 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 588 | 274 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 553 | 544 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 84 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–28 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 141 | 67 |
| Air Bags | 75 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 61 | 29 |
| Structure | 61 | 26 |
| Engine | 58 | 26 |
| Steering | 58 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 52 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 95 | 33 |
| Hesitation / surging | 57 | 28 |
| Stalling | 36 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 25 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 15 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
2012 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.