2012 TOYOTA Camry

Toyota cambry 2912 was involved in a Car accident and airbags don’t work.

I had my oil changed at 139,000 miles and I still had 1,000 miles to go before I reached my next 10,000 mile oil change. I had been hearing funny metal like noises under my hood, so my mechanic friend decided to take a look. When he opened the hood and checked the oil on the dipstick, the dipstick was BONE DRY. I couldn\'t believe it. He tested it 3 times and of all three times, the dipstick was dry. I was so taken aback. I have always been very diligent in my maintenance at the Toyota dealership by getting routine check-ups and oil changes. I have also owned Toyota\'s since 1995, and have never had a issue like this before. I contacted the dealership that I had my recent oil changes, explaining that there were no oil leaks where I park my car, nor have I seen smoke from oil leakage. When I contacted the dealership, they told me to bring the car in and explained that it may be an excessive oil issue. PROBLEM: I live in a completely different state than where I got the oil change. I did not feel comfortable driving my car the 50 miles, so I had it towed to the dealership. They ran checks on my car, looking for engine codes, which they did not find, as well as doing a visual for any leaks. They found nothing. They did a complete oil change and told me to come back in 1200 miles to see if it is in fact an excessive oil consumption issue. I drive a long way to work daily, have a young child that I drive around daily, and a teenager that just got her license and is driving this car. I now feel very uncomfortable driving this car because of these recent findings. I have been a repeat Toyota customer, however, with the recent oil issue and other recent problems, I question Toyotas reliability. If my daughter had been driving and the engine locked/failed, she could have caused/been involved in a major accident. The very morning of me finding that there was no oil, my licensed teenager took my younger daughter on errands. It sickens me to think that my car could have malfunctioned and they both could have been seriously hurt or killed. I now feel that this car is extremely unsafe.

Car has only 128000 miles on it never had a problem til now car is burning oil causing it to shut off at will during operating

Hi there,

I need help possibly with a case in regards to a recall.

Toyota issued a recall for vehicles : 2012-2014 Toyota Camry for a software update
in regards to the Torque converter shutter.

I brought the car in and the button was reset.

The issue was not fixed. I did notice that the car would still shutter when the vehicle would go to 40mph, the car would shake around that mileage.

I brought the car in again several weeks ago and the service technician mentioned they did notice that the reset did not help the car, so they were replacing a part.

I got my car back and within that week, I noticed that my car would initially stall before taking off to work. It felt like it was in neutral.

I call to talk to the technician but he was unavailable. I left messages and still didn’t hear back.

I called again and now I know the girl who answers the phone (Connie) is familiar with my situation.

She asked me to hold to speak to the service manager. She tells me she will leave a message for the manager.

She calls me back to let me know that the manager has asked me to bring the car in around 7:30 in the morning.

I bring the car in the next day.

That day, the mechanics did not detect the issue so in speaking with Jaime, the service technician, he mentioned it was not doing so.

I told him, that I did notice that the car would have that issue more when it was sitting for a while.

We arranged for me to drop the car overnight the following week due to my work schedule and he not being present on the weekends. He let me know of the drop box and the key in which I could drop and leave information and a note.

That very same day, driving to work, my check engine light comes on on the way to work.

I drove to work and decided to drop off my car that very night.

Upon getting on the freeway to drop off my vehicle, the car struggled to go past 40mph, the rpm dial was stuck in between the 3 and 4 and the car sounded like it was going to blow.

As soon as I could, I exit the freeway, drove home slowly on the street way and called for AAA to pick of the vehicle to have it dropped off at Toyota.

These issues are all related to the recall, and Toyota is not taking responsibility.
It took them a week to get back to me on what the resolution was while attempting to contact the district manager. It took them over a week to get back to me.

They called and said they would only cover my rental for 2 days.
I would not have to pay labor.
I would get a 15% discount on the new transmission they would install and charge me 4,126.05 and the remainder of the rental in which I borrowed from them and I was charged 264.75

I spoke to Toyota Corp as well and they mentioned, the part they replaced was now warrantied for 150,000 miles and unfortunately my transmission is warranted for 60,000 miles and because it was a little over 98,000, I would not be covered.

This is absolutely ridiculous. They have made no attempts to fix the issue properly. The part fixed it connected to the transmission and my car fails to function properly after they replace a part, and mentions I am responsible to fix the vehicle. I have been in tears and stress over all these issues.

Cars are connected to our lively hoods to get to work, store, and basically function.

All these problems have stemmed from their inability to fix an issue with a car they sold to me, and they tell me it’s my problem to fix.

I feel I’ve been treated so unfairly to a situation they failed to fix in regards to the recall that was issued.

Please help me,

Vinh Tran
909-362-3376

Wife was driving in 2012 Toyota Camry on Friday July 26th at approximately 545 PM on smooth road in SW Oklahoma City at temperature of approximately 80 degrees when drivers side curtain air bags and back seat curtain air bag deployed for no apparent reason without impact. My 4 year old son was hit in the face. Only his booster seat saved him from a more direct impact. My 8 year old daughter Alyssa 8 years old was in front passenger seat when airbag deployment occurred. Luckily my wife did not crash car and safely pulled over in church parking lot. Luckily, my children were not seriously injured. Car was purchased 5-4-13 with approximately 31,0000 miles. Airbags deployed at approximately 37000 miles. Airbag restraint system is covered up to 60,000 miles per vehicle manual (airbags are listed). Reported issue to Toyota Motors in Torrance, CA on Sat. 7-27-13 at 9 AM CT. So far, Toyota has not agreed to reimburse for rental car as of September 3, 2013 to get wife to work and children to daycare. Toyota NEVER directly interviewed my wife regarding this incident. Toyota only wanted photos of car sent to them the first week of the investigation. It was not until one week later. I delivered vehicle to Toyota dealership in Norman, OK on 8-6-13 and was told it would be up to 30 business days before Claims Dept. Would contact me with decision. As of September 3, 2013 no response from Toyota. Sent 63 photos of vehicle to Toyota per Toyota case manager’s request on July 30, 2013 to show no impact to vehicle caused airbag deployment. I requested Toyota fix or replace vehicle and reimburse for rental care charges. I feel it is unacceptable for Toyota to continue to give me no answers after almost 6 weeks of waiting. I am making payments on a car I can not drive and even if they agree to fix the vehicle, will have a lower resale value as a result of this airbag deployment.

I recently was a passenger in my vehicle during a motor vehicle crash, and the air bags did not deployed for the driver or the passenger.

I had trouble starting my car, so i received a jump. my car started up just fine and was driving normally. after about 2-3 minutes, i had noticed the eps light pop up on my dash. at that point, my car became difficult to steer. i had to pull the wheel hard to change lanes a d even harder to be able to make any turns. after about another minute or two, all of the warning lights in my dash it up, and the car completely shut off. i was unable to start it at that point or turn the wheel. i received a jump start again, and the same exact thing happened. the car drove normal for a few minutes. the eps light came on again. steering became difficult again. then all the lights on the dash flashed, and the car died again. thankfully i was not on a major road either time that it had died.

When driving the hesitating to accelerate and slow down. i took it to the dealership advantage toyota i'm valley stream ny and the told me the engine mount is broken. i paid 890.00 to fixed and the problem never fix. i took on 03-12-21 and get on 0313-21. call the dealership about six time to speak to the service manger and never return or answer the call. they told me he is buy.

2012 camty shakes when accelerating around 20-50 mph.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission torque converter started shaking and rattling. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer groove toyota located at 5460 s. broadway, englewood, co 80113, who was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact stated that the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,000. consumer stated vehicle was taken to a mechanic in sept 2019, transmission vibration was reported it was known issue for toyota camry. service rep stated manufacter is no longer repairing the problem.

Steering motor rattles and only got worse throughout the years there was a recall i missed and would like this repaired

Rattling noise coming from the driver side dashboard due to pandemic never took to dealer for repair rattling has increased and in any bad road is constant so in highways when driving. see various complaints about same issue on internet and a you tube video shows how to repair it. yesterday contacted toyota help center and said it was a service customer advice that expired on 2019 i explained that never received a letter or e-mail advising about that service i am retired and my car has 62,000 k miles and out of warranty now but it has to be fixed because i am afraid to use it now, and after see the complaints on internet that is a subject that toyota has to address because is an expensive repair for a damaged little part on the steering electric motor, so when driving is rattling and stationary parking when you turn the steering wheel either side you can hear the clicking noise.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle would shudder. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the failure was not diagnosed correctly. the contact then took the vehicle to putnam toyota (50 california dr. burlingame, ca 94010) where the failure was diagnosed as the torque converter. the contact stated that he was informed by the dealer and the manufacturer that the vehicle was outside of the extended warranty coverage mileage of 150,000. the contact was upset that the vehicle was no longer covered under the torque converter extended warranty since he had taken the vehicle to one toyota of oakland several times for the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while attempting to accelerate at any speed, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that there was a recall regarding the transmission however, the recall had since expired. the failure continued and the contact learned that the failure may be due to a defective torque converter. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the recall had expired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. the car continues to get worse, terrible vibration/shaking & hesitates while driving & accelerating. in fear of being hit from behind or being stranded on the road. please assist. thank you.

I learned after purchasing a 2012 toyota camry that there was a problem with the torque converter. the owner who sold me the car would not acknowledge the problem. toyota had a recall on the car torque converter but i learned from toyota it has expired. i was sold this car from u drive motors in hickory, nc on june 10, 2021. i paid $11,000 for the car and the torque converter estimate that i got from toyota is $1800. when i go down the street there is a shuddering sound and the car hesitates which is a safety hazard if a car is behind me. since the owner of u-drive will not take care of the problem would you please ask toyota to assist. i am a cancer survivor and on a fixed income. the warranty company mvp would not take care of the problem because there was a pre-existing condition and they said the owner of u-drive knew of the problem prior to selling me the car. i appreciate any assistance you can provide me with contacting toyota to obtain assistance. also, toyota of hickory, nc recommended a torque converter and a transmission specialist.

My car had a recall in 2014 for the torque converter per toyota. my car was taken in for the recall at which a software update was performed per freedom toyota. recently in june i went to pull out into traffic and my car began to shudder at about 25 mph. which could have caused a major accident. i contacted toyota dealership which is now heritage toyota and they scheduled a diagnostic test. which they charged me $99 for. called me to tell me the torque converter had gone out and it would be $2246 to repair eventhough i told them this was a previous recall?? on all things i have researched they are to cover repairs as long as car is under 100,000 miles or 10years old. i purchased this car brand new in january of 2013.

Clicking noise in steering (damper for caused by a small plastic part which is defectively designed, and disintegrates). this is a very common defect in 2011-2017 toyota camrys. the part is only about $5, but labor is $750 because the whole steering assembly has to be taken apart. my camry started making the rattling noise when it had 40,000 miles. the noise is getting progressively worse and may cause steering issues eventually. i have not had it fixed yet. see part # below, and see youtube videos on the issue, which is very common. steering. damper. column. part number: 4525428040 a component that isolates the steering column from another component or it's mounting surface. japan built. manual tilt. part cannot be reused/reinstalled. part included in column assembly. power tilt. us built. bushing. electric power. insulator. computer. motor. fits camry (2012 - 2014) https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/p/toyota__camry/steering-damper-column/10795112/4525428040.html?partner=googlebase_adwords&kwd=&origin=pla&partnerdevice=c&userlocation=9028071&gclid=eaiaiqobchmir6-qjmbz8qivocitbh1cagrieaqyaiabeglwhfd_bwe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qztjolcils https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i73elbq8uxa

There is an accumulation of water underneath the seat of the back side where rear seated passengers would place their feet.

I was driving down the freeway going home from work at 9:30pm at night and all of the sudden, there was a loud pop from above my head when driving. it sounded like it came from the roof of my vehicle. when i pulled over, there was a big hole in the glass of the sun roof and the glass was completely shattered. because of the way the glass shatters, i had to remove as much of the glass as i could to ensure that none of it would fly off the vehicle and hit vehicles driving behind me. i don't believe there was any prior damage to the sun roof that would have caused this to happen as i don't ever use the sun roof to begin with.

Torque converter, (upon acceleration vehicle delay in accelerating/shifting and abnormal heavy vibration/shuddering felt ), i almost had an accident while trying to change lane a few times, due to the fact that the vehicle does not accelerate/shifting correctly/delayed,(my wife and kids were in the vehicle), took the vehcile to toyota dealer, service advisor told me that the tech could not duplicate concern, when clearly there is a problem, did some reading/research online alot of customer experience the same thing toyota turning a blind eye when it come to this specific concern ( torque converter shuddering) they giving customer the running around,no warning lamp on when problem occur.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 mph, the vehicle inadvertently started shuddering. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that while she was driving on the highway 40-50 mph, the failure stopped. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission had failed, and the torque converter needed to be replaced. the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown tsb as the extended warranty of the vehicle had expired. the contact stated that the vehicle was also taken to the independent mechanic who confirmed the dealer's diagnostic result. the contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving at 25-30 mph. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist and referred the contact to the dealer. a case was opened. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 83,400.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 25-35 mph, the vehicle shuddered and loss motive power. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to a local dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. the vin was not available.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and the contact felt as if the vehicle would shut-off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with torque converter failure. the dealer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin and the vehicle was over the 10-year warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Navegation system send me to wrong way and off route route. toyota descontinued the updadte for the map and provide no remedy for these concern. case # 2010910001822

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a lag in the transmission while shifting through the low gears. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the torque convertor replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

I took delivery of this 2012 camry se on friday 12-17-21. i have about 75 miles on it since purchase. it was cold here this morning (12-21-21) as i pulled out of my driveway at 9 am. i went up to the street to make a left turn. as i entered the intersection- the transmission slipped- the engine revved to about 3000 rpm and the car was barely moving. i drove the car about 5 miles and 15 minutes to get my first gas fill-up. the problem did go away with the warming of the transmission. i've been driving long enough to recognize what this is, a problem with the 6 speed automatic transmission. this problem did not show when i test drove the car on 12/16/21. the salesman made no mention of it. i know i bought the car 'as-is' . i feel this is a safety problem that should be remedied sooner than later.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the front driver’s side door handle was fractured, and she was unable to access the vehicle through the driver’s side door. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the driver’s side door handle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the door handle was easily fractured due to the plastic-based material. the contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the door handle; however, the failure reoccurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

I bought this car used from a dealership. within 4 days and less than 40 driving miles on the first cold morning (42°f) the 6 speed automatic transmission slipped. the engine revved as i was backing out of my carport then in less than 50 yards i went to pull up on the street. again the engine revved and car was barely moving. it did catch as i cleared that intersection and behaved normally till the next cold early morning. i have spoken to used car salesman and the sales manager. i have an appointment to take it in for evaluation soon!

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated after recently having an oil change performed on the vehicle; after approximately 2,000 miles while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine. no warning light was illuminated. the contact veered to the side of the road and checked engine oil and noticed there was no oil in the engine. the contact added oil to the engine and continued drive to her destination however, the failure persisted. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as an oil consumption failure. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

The vehicle was taken to j & j auto service for normal maintenance, in addition to the airbag warning light being on. when picking up the car, the owner was informed that a pin/screw was missing from the airbag located in the steering column. owner was advised that the airbag could deploy at any time and cause injury or death to the driver. the cost for repair - $900.00. or could be higher. owner followed up by checking for recalls on this manufacturing flaw, but saw no recall for this problem.

I was driving about 70 mph on interstate 95 and all of a sudden my car shut off while going 70 mph my check engine light and the traction control light came on the car came back on while still going 70 mph picked up where it left off it was a bit scary

The drain hose for the ac condenser may be clogged. water has leaked from the seam of the airbag compartment on the driver's side near between the window and windshield. my safety and the safety of others are at risk because the water accumulation may cause an electrical issue and the car may not be safe to drive. my vehicle will undergo state inspection on wednesday, february 9, 2022. i noticed this problem in january 2022.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would occasionally lose motive power. the contact would release the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would regain normal functionality; however, the failure would reoccur. the contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated. the local dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact failure might be due to the torque convertor however, the vehicle was not under recall for the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle had to be repaired out of pocket. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

My car has a problem shifting into first gear and is jerking so bad i was driving and it actually was going super slow and going and secure and i almost got hit from behind it is stuttering and hesitating going into the lower gears it also keeps showing the traction light off and on and when it's on it causes it 2 sway a lot

Car started “studdering” or “vibrating” at 20 mph then 40mph then 50-60mph. every time the automatic car would shift gears it studdered very bad. like it wasnt goin to excelerate. i am a single mom. trying to work and go to college to support my children. the car needs fixed very badly. i am afraid it is goin to cause me to wreck. i have contacted toyota and they will not honor the recall. the car has a recall on the torque converter( i took it to a toyota dealer) that is causing the problem. i am still driving the car. it is all i have.

Brake booster brake failed to stop car and cause accident yes accident on nov. 12, 2016

So i own a 2012 toyota camry and this vehicle started having issues when shifting gears it almost feels like the break is being hit. my wife freaked out and almost had and i accident. i went to the dealership at rick hendrick here in north charleston south carolina. they told me that it was the torque converter in the transmission that was bad. they asked me for almost $2,700 at the time in 2021. i couldn't afford that but later i found out that toyota had issued a warranty extension for the specific issues for models 2012 to 2014. apparently this is a known issue.i was not sent any notification via mail. once i found out that toyota was covering the issue it was already too late because she has 160,000 miles on the car. apparently i missed the deadline by a month and they refuse to help. now i'm left with a car when shifting between 20mph to 40 mph feels like your hitting the break. i can't believe this is happening to " the most reliable car on the market"

Since i purchased the vehicle i have been smelling a weird smell as if the ac unit is leaking. it has been brought in to toyota multiple times and they could not find the issue, but i still smell it.

I was driving one day and notice my airbag came on and now my horn won’t work and it makes a clicking sound from the steering wheel

Shudder noticed in the vehicle while accelerating light between 25 and 50 mph.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle jerked. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with torque converter failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

My toyota camry has been burning oil for over two years. last year it began to get worse. i have been taking it to an auto repairs shop to tap off the oil to prevent the engine from failing. this week it burned 3 pints of oils. i have been using lucas to slow down the oil combustion. i was advised by an automotive shop that toyota has recalled some camrys for oil consumption problems. moreover, the mechanic advised that the engine could be default regardless of the year of the car. my car is in danger of shutting down on the road. it will end up with engine failure if the issue is not repaired. toyota explained that some vehicles were recalled for oil consumption- but not mine. this is not fair that my car has not been included. i am seeking justice and for toyota to do the right thing. i did not do anything to cause this issue. i am the owner of a car that has a manufacture faulty defect that is threatening the life of my car and my safety as well as other drivers. i await to hear back. sharon scott

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Torque converter shudder hesitation at 20 -25 mph

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.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from idle, the vehicle hesitated. the contact stated that the transmission was shaking while driving between 20 and 50 mph. the contact stated that the issue was remedied while driving above 50 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the torque converter had failed. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact stated the failure was occurring more frequently. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa id number: 10109488 (power train) and had been previously been repaired under the tsb limited service plan; however, the repair failed to fix the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

While the vehicle speeds up beyond 3-35 mph, the car starts shacking a bit and the vehicle seems to have lost power. then it recovers and moves on as normal. the problem is identified as a transmission programming/torque convertor problem. this has been going on for some time now and has been getting worse. there are no other problems prior to this issue.

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The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving 35-40 mph, the transmission was slipping and the vehicle was shuddering while depressing the accelerator pedal. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact released the accelerator pedal and was able to continue driving. however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

-toyota motors manufactured 2012-2014 certain camry models with faulty torque converters(ref- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/mc-10129984-9999.pdf). -car is available for inspection. -shudder makes the car weaker and unstable. also delaying throttle response. babies feel scared when the car shudders and ultra risky while passing another car. risk for transmission lock up etc. -the problem has been reconfirmed by toyota dealers and independent service centers. you can ask any reputed mechanic shop as well about this well known problem. -there was never a warning light and still no warning light. please see- toyota motors is making a fortune by selling a few faulty cars- also, the above warranty plan was only applicable if the car had symptoms of torque converter failure. but toyota evaded liability to replace torque converter by blaming software issue initially (https://techinfo.toyota.com/techinfoportal/staticcontent/en/techinfo/html/prelogin/docs/cp/e03tofaq.pdf) and limiting the extended warranty to 8 years, knowing that most faulty cars will not display failure symptoms during that time (average failure time is 70-100k miles) now, they are selling the revised torque converter with installation for over $3000. but, it is not even the fix. the faulty torque converter also damages the transmission, leading to its failure within a few hundred miles after torque converter replacement. all those faulty torque converters are bound to fail by 100k miles. toyota is pocketing $7-10k for those repairs, making the car worthless and owner broke. if you read reports, this extends far beyond 2012-2014 models. since it is allowing toyota and its dealers to sell the most expensive repair a vehicle can have...making bank for toyota motors and their dealers. they are also able to avoid the limelight on this issue...since it does not affect all the camry models of the same year. i wrote toyota to fix it or provide reimbursement, but they denied. please help!!!!!

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The transmission slips while accelerating through the gears. i understand it is a torque converter issue. the car jerks through each gear, feels like the engine is falling out. it has not been fixed yet as i understand it is about half the value of the vehicle to get it fixed, and i hear the fix can cause other problems with the transmission parts that are not replaced. no warning lights. as this is my only vehicle i'm worried about being in an accident before i can get it fixed. i'm not made of money, and i have to save up first.

The torque convert is bad, when driving at up 25 mph and at 45 mph the car has a vibration. i have been seeing many reviews about this issue with the model of toyota

The car shudders in lower gear while accelerating. engine, steering wheel and the whole car vibrates at lower speed.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, while the transmission was upshifting, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Brake, abs, traction control lights came on at the same time. toyota replaced the brake light switch. the light still came on they said it is the brake actuator. the vehicle had 148-152k miles on it at the time. the brake actuator repair is really expensive and other toyota camry (non hybrid) have reported the same issue online forums.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that he had been adding two quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who could not duplicate the failure and informed the contact that there were no oil leaks found; however, the spark plugs, oil filter, drain plug, and the drain plug gasket were replaced. the contact stated that the failure persisted. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 178,397.

Ever since i purchased vehicle back may 2016 with 24k miles on it (currently has 107k miles on it) the car has been vibrating between 35mph - 45mph. i took it to the dealer over 3 times within 30 days of purchase and they couldn’t figure it and replaced tires. they said it vibrates because roads are uneven. didn’t feel like dealing with dealership and left it at that. last year in 2021 i decided to research it and found out it’s a known issue (torque converter) needs to be replaced. toyota would always email me but for the “ warranty repair” they sent it to my old address. i took it to a toyota dealer to have it inspected now say that if i want it repaired, i have to pay $2500. i even reached out to corporate july 2021 to see if they would ear 50% of costs and declined. toyota needs to take care of this properly!

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that while driving above 50 mph, the shaking ceased. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test showed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

On 2/18/23 i took my car into the repair shop to investigate a clunking sound upon braking. the control arm was broken and the level of corrosion is extensive. i am the original and only owner and the car has never been out of florida or on the beach or immersed in water. toyota of north america in plano, tx said they could not receive my pictures and that there was no one at toyota that i could send documents to. they said if there was a recall i would be notified.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph and making a lane change, the vehicle started vibrating while depressing the accelerator pedal, but failed to respond as needed. the contact stated that the hesitation lasted for approximately 10 to 15 seconds, before the vehicle jerked forward and accelerated as needed. the contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the mechanic could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure became a recurring failure. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

When i first purchased the car i unlocked the lever to adjust my steering wheel and from that moment further my car never drove the same. if i do not play with the lever for the tilt steering and move steering wheel up and down while driving my car does not drive normal. the tires either feel like they were laying down flat when making a turn either way to the left or the right and the car seemed to be at a different position than my steering wheel was. i changed my lower control arms, inner tire rods(front), outer tire rods(front),this is all since january of 2022. i contacted the dealership immediately when i began noticing the problem and they told me nothing was wrong with the car and they couldn't not help me. now when i am driving it sounds like a belt shifted on a tire but hasn't or something is rubbing. my steering wheel shakes when braking, and my steering wheel is really tight. if i put my traction control on off and drive it somewhat drives better but the rubbing sounds from the front still appears. if i play with the tilt lever and move steering wheel in and out or up and down i can feel the transmission almost like releasing from straining but never feels as if it is straining if that makes since. the lever for tilt steering is sometimes really loose like it is about to fall off but other times it is so tight that i am afraid it will snap if i lock it back. no one seems to understand what is the issue at the mechanic shops i brought it too. and i am so scared of driving it that i have parked it since august because i am afraid for my safety and my childrens safety. i have heard and read about other camrys this year model having similar issues. one time my abs light and traction lights came on during my drive and then went off moments later. if i dont play with the lever and tilt steering during a drive, the steering wheel while shake, car wobbles and sounds like mud tires are on it, and the car glides all over the road and turns make as if tires flat.

Gear shift from park to reverse is hard. also, my wife has always complained about a smell coming from the engine, that when she’s inside my vehicle she gets a headache.

As a background, we bought the car in 2012 brand new. my background is mechanical engineering, and hence maintained the car very well. apart from this issue on torque convertor rest is all good. the car has about 94,000 miles on it. around few weeks back, the car started to hesitate when it is shifting between 20-25 mph. sometimes this can be dangerous as you are expecting the car to pick up the speed esp. when joining the freeway etc. and always worried about being rammed in the rear by the traffic. anyway, i took it to the dealer who said there was a “warranty enhancement” program that expired after 10 years. i am not sure why toyota is permitted to have this warranty enhancement program when they full well know this should be a recall. this is widely discussed on all the toyota forums. the repair is expensive about $2200 (the work is detailed in the warranty enhancement program ze5) and requires software update to be done which the dealers control. with the cost of new cars and also lack of supply i had no good choice but to pay for this repair. i tried to get toyota headquarters to see if they honor the “warranty enhancement”, but they refused to even though some of this period coincides with pandemic. we have bought several of the toyota products including camry, sienna & tacoma and never been more disappointed in them than this handling of the issue. i am still at a loss on why nhtsa would let toyota do this warranty enhancement, and not a full recall. this is putting lives of drivers at risk where one day where it might either lock up or hesitate to pick up full speed when needed. more importantly, the warranty enhancement clearly states that it will only be fixed during that period if the transmission shudder shows. it is bound to show some time, so if they know this is a mechanical and software issue why not do a recall to fix this instead of putting people’s lives in danger? nhtsa please help investigate this safety issue. update 06/16/2023: this is a brand new design introduced by toyota in its transmission in my 2012. so with this defect, what investigation has nhtsa conducted and what was its outcome on this issue? if no investigation is done even with over 1.5 million vehicles impacted, then why not? please help provide some insight into your department's analysis of this safety issue.

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.

The car shudders when shifting gears , this is due to the torque converter. toyota knows about this issue . i called and they said the recall was sent to the previous owner but they didn't get it fixed. toyota needs to recall all of these 2012 thru 2014 camrys and fix these cars when people call.

Car gears are sluggish when accelerating in between 15 to 25 mph. it does not accelerate and there is lag when accelerating stop to go.

High fumes inside of car had me daized out. i struggled to keep my eyes open and not be sleepy. i drove with the windows down. fake leather.

There was a recall on this camry model 2012 to 2014 that the charlotte, nc dealership refused to cover. i am having a transmission issue that causes my car to shudder and vibrate at regular speeds. “shudder comes from the transmission, especially during the acceleration of the camry models. it can be alarming for the driver and be a safety concern when the gears do not properly change during operation. when this problem persists over a significant period of time, it has the poetry to cause long-term damage to your transmission. damage to your transmission can be costly and affect the overall performance of your toyota…” -toyota of west county website

2012 toyota camry has torque converter shudder issues and they knew about it. they also ran the warranty enhancement program but failed to notify its owners. i never received about this warranty from them. i had this wired noise for brief seconds when driving at a speed of 50-65mph and told the toyota authorized repair and maintenance center about it when i took my car for regular maintenance. they checked my car and also failed to update me on this extended warranty and could not find the issue. they knew that this was an ongoing issue but did not bother to correctly update me on this. i only happen to know about this when my transmission started to slip and was searching if there was any recall and found about their warranty enhancement program as mentioned https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/mc-10129984-9999.pdf but it was too late. i also called the toyota engagement center to discuss this but they said they can't do anything as the program expired. the car now slows down itself when driving either in 20-25mph or 55-60mph and this could lead to unforeseen situations and could be a safety issue for the roads and highways i would like nhtsa to step in and make this a safety recall. it looks like almost all 2012 camry are affected by this issue.

Odometer fraud. tampered odometer and tried to sell the car and the tampering is huge 100k miles.

Drivers side steering wheel has a clicking clunking sound and appears this is a well-known issue with this year car that toyota has never addressed some type of silicone, bearing or washer war wears out, but the whole column must be removed to replace it from what i see it’s like $1000 i have toyota do it for a $20-30 part

Transmisión problem when acelerate my car

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I was going to park my car so i was slowing heading toward the parking spot. i slowed down and tried to park my car; however, as i was stepping on the brake, my car suddenly accelarated on its own and jumped the curb. my car hit the building breaking several windows. i am convinced that this accident was a case of sudden unintended accelaration due to the malfunction of my car.

The steering column u joint is loose and needs to be replaced. this is going to require the entire steering shaft to be replaced and taken apart.

Computer system failure abs system not functioning causing driving functions not working. problem continuously reproduced by independents and finally by dealer. dashboard lights on, engine, tracking, abs, brak and other lights. mpg reduced with speedometer down to zero while driving.

When accelerating transmission is hesitated to almost car dies. when pulling out into traffic cars almost run over you due to this or go to take off at red lights when you accelerate it hesitates then takes off.

The 2012 camry has a known problem with its torque converter. at low throttle (less than 1500 rpm), the torque converter exhibits a shudder while changing gears, most often going from 4th to 5th gear. toyota initially released a service advisory in 2017 and attempted to fix the problem with a software update. a few years later, toyota released an extended warranty covering the defect for 8 years of first use or 150,000 miles; whichever came first. toyota claims that this defect may eventually result in transmission failure. my car exhibited this problem in 2016. a local toyota dealership confirmed the problem and performed the software update. this temporarily resolved the torque converter shudder. in early 2022, the shudder returned. by this time, the extended warranty period had expired and toyota refused to repair the defect since more than 8 years had passed since first use. the issue persists, and this defect should be placed under a recall instead of a time-limited warranty.

I purchased my car about 4 years ago. less than a year later after i purchased the vehicle, i took it back to the dealer informing them of the shaking or vibration. they gave the car back to me telling me there’s nothing wrong with the car. months later i called them again for the same thing and they said the same. not long ago, i was driving the car with my 2 year old granddaughter and my daughter, taking a turn, the lights in the dash came on and the wheel became so hard that i almost crashed because i couldn’t hardly turn the wheel. i pulled over on a very busy road hooper ave tr nj. we almost got hit by the traffic because there’s no place to pull over and waited to see if it was safe to drive the car. took the car to a mechanic and doing research he mentioned the torque converter is bad and that’s the reason why it vibrates and shakes. all along, the dealer knew about the problem and they ignored the issue. “the 2012-2014 toyota camry shudder that can potentially happen in these toyota models made during these years. the shudder comes from the transmission, especially during the acceleration of the camry models. it can be alarming for the driver and be a safety concern when the gears do not properly change during operation. when this problem persists over a significant period of time, it has the poetry to cause long-term damage to your transmission. damage to your transmission can be costly and affect the overall performance of your toyota.” perhaps maybe now because i have been driving it for a while now with the same issue, believing the dealer that there’s was nothing wrong with it, that’s the problem became worse and more dangerous. other websites say there’s a recall on the issue so i would like to get this serious issue fixed as soon as possible as this is the only vehicle available to move around.

Toyota has a recall for 2012 camry torque converter issue. the recall was issued with a timeframe and/or mileage limit. my camry never experienced these issues until after the recall expired. i reached out to toyota about the recall and they state they aren't going to fix the issue.

Car surging while going at low speeds turning to the right x 2. stepped on brake and car would not steer either direction.

I hit a curb while i was turning and i my air bag light and seatbelt light turned on. my passenger air bag won’t turn back to on even when someone is sitting in and my seatbelt light won’t turn off. nothing was deployed when i hit the curb just the lights turning on.

I got the shudder from the description online that affects the transmission upon accelerating. . it's from a ecm software recall? when placing the transmission in park, it rolls forward some. i have had this car for a couple yrs. put only 30, 000 on it. it just reached 100,000. bought it at 69, 000 miles. will be taking the car in the toyota shop friday. when i purchased the vehicle; there was no recalls as stated!

Transmission is shuddering skipping. causing the car to shake. happens during acceleration.

My 2012 toyota camry has started shutting off if i do a hard stop or quick stop by pressing on the breaks. my car will be on, in drive and completely turn off. the lights on the dashboard will all flash on then it turns off. i will have to quickly put the car in park, take the key out then put the key back in and turn the car on for it to start again. there are no warning lights that appear on the dashboard before the car turns off. they all flash suddenly and then it stalls out. it has stalled out while driving multiple times with vehicles behind me in my lane. this is very unsafe as i have reduced driving on highways in case it occurs. this has been reproduced by my mechanic who has said it is burning oil very quickly. he confirmed there were no leaks. i’ve only used synthetic oil and bought my car brand new in 2012. once my oil is changed the problem seems to go away for awhile until the oil gets low again however my oil changes do not last as long in between and i usually need another oil change 20k miles before it is “due”. since my car has started burning oil so quick my oil change light does not come on to notify me it is low or needed so i’ve been advised to check my oil every 1,000 miles.

Steering bushing broken.

I own a 2012 camry le with about 70,000 miles which is in excellent condition and well-maintained. recently i began to hear a rattle, tapping or knocking sound apparently from somewhere in the left engine or cabin area. i feel confident its sources is possibly a steering column issue. you sort of feel it whenever you have some rough road surface; and if it’s a bump you hear the metal knock. while it doesn’t appear to cause a steering malfunction. the issue or noise does seem to come from the steering column. independent research on the web has indicated that countless queries have been reported about this same year vehicle and issue. described as a small $10 plastic part that degrades thereby allowing the vibration or knocking noise to appear. cost to repair again is $10 for part and 7-8 hour labor roughly $950 from the actual dealer to repair. damper electric power steering motor shaft, 48254‑28040 steering motor coupling gear replacement for camery 2012-2014 is the questioned part that is inferior or of poor design that breaks down and causing the noise

"i was driving when the passenger airbag light came on and wouldn't turn off. at the same time, my steering wheel locked up, and my car started making a whining/humming sound. the lights began blinking on and off, and the battery light came on, even though the battery was brand new. finally, my car completely shut off while i was driving in the middle of the street." a few years ago, i encountered a similar situation when a new computer component was installed, but they had trouble identifying the issues. it ended up costing me over a thousand dollars for problems they weren't certain about. each time they added more parts, it turned out that it wasn't the solution. i'm hesitant to take it back to the dealership for fear of facing the same issues again. i plan to file a formal complaint and seek advice or assistance regarding this issue. upon reviewing previous complaints, i noticed several similarities. i was never contacted by anyone regarding the recall on the airbag issues, and i would like this to be rectified immediately.

The contact's fiancé owns a 2012 toyota camry. while the contact's fiancé was driving 55 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and decelerated from 55 mph down to 20 mph. the contact stated that the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and downshifted unexpectedly. the contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering abnormally. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact related the failure with an unknown recall; however, the vehicle was not included. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

On october 22, i drove my daughter to her high school that is about 6 miles away from my house and dropped her off around 6:50 am. on my way back, after driving around 2 miles, i was turning around a bend about 25 miles per hour when my car suddenly started accelerating. startled, i stepped on the brake immediately, but the brake was not working to my surprise. i stepped a second time, and then a third time to no avail. in the meantime, the car was surging forward into the darkness at a higher and higher speed. i panicked; i remember uttering,” oh, my god, oh, my god” a couple of times and then don’t remember what happened. according to the sheriff’s car crash report, the car veered off the road to the left, glanced off a tree and continued in a straight line and crashed into an electricity pole at about 65 mph and stopped. obviously, i was in a state of shock and woken up by someone asking me repeatedly, “are you okay?”. i was dazed. when i opened my eyes, i was surrounded by blinking lights from an ambulance. i just sat there bewildered. the window next to me was utterly broken. my left leg was folded. i felt it with my palm and realized that it was broken. i felt my right leg and it was okay. i was asked if i could pull my self out of the car through the passenger’s side door, but i couldn’t move my left leg. so, i gave my back to first responders, and they dragged me out of the car and laid me on the tarmac. two people held me by my legs and two others by my shoulders and picked me up to a stretcher of an ambulance. my t – shirt and pants were cut up and removed, and i was wrapped by blanket, and taken to the back of the ambulance. preliminary checking suggested my left leg was indeed fractured, therefore, was wrapped carefully, and i was taken to an emergency room. x-ray of my leg and ct scan of my head and chest showed that my left leg had serious fractures. surgery to stabilize the fractures was performed. and a second surgery will be performed in two days.

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The contact owned a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while her [xxx] daughter was driving at 35 mph during traffic, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while attempting to depress the brake pedal. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact's daughter kept on depressing the brake pedal but the vehicle continued increasing its speed up to 39 mph and the brakes failed to respond. as a result, the vehicle rear-ended a vehicle that was in front, then that vehicle crashed into another vehicle that was in front of her. the contact's daughter suffered from whiplash, but no medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a collision center, where an appraiser deemed the vehicle a total loss. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

The transmission malfunctioned and is available for inspection upon request. the transmission failing while driving is a safety hazard and has put my safety and others on the road at risk. the problem has not yet been inspected by a dealer or third party. there were no warning lights or engine lights prompted during this malfunction. please confirm that the dealership will take ownership of this malfunction and is obligated to perform an inspection and repair. the 2012-2014 toyota camry u760 atm ecm software update recall is related to a potential transmission shudder issue that can occur in these model years, particularly when accelerating; this shudder is caused by a combination of factors within the transmission system, and the recall aims to address this by updating the car's engine control module (ecm) software to mitigate the problem.  key points about this recall: •affected vehicles: 2012-2014 toyota camry models with the u760 transmission. 
 •issue: the car may experience a brief shuddering sensation when accelerating under light load, especially between 25-50 mph. 
 •solution: toyota dealers will update the ecm software through a recall service to address the shuddering issue. 

The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating before slamming into gear. the contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering abnormally. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact related the failure to the limited-service campaign: (lsc) lsce03. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided contact with the diagnostic trouble code: p2109 that was retrieved when the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Abs light flashes randomly at me when driving and at a stop car shakes aggressively

Rattling noise coming from the driver side dashboard due to pandemic never took to dealer for repair rattling has increased and in any bad road is constant so in highways when driving. see various complaints about same issue on internet and a you tube video shows how to repair it. yesterday contacted toyota help center and said it was a service customer advice that expired on 2019 i explained that never received a letter or e-mail advising about that service i am retired and my car has 62,000 k miles and out of warranty now but it has to be fixed because i am afraid to use it now, and after see the complaints on internet that is a subject that toyota has to address because is an expensive repair for a damaged little part on the steering electric motor, so when driving is rattling and stationary parking when you turn the steering wheel either side you can hear the clicking noise.

The car shrudder at 20 miles an hour. i was reading there was a recall for this problem. however i never recieve one. i brought my car brand new 2012 and took it to the dealership for service faithfully since i had it. the dearlship is aware of all recall. the torque converter and softwware problems should have taken care by the service dept. they want to change my transmossion the dealer should eat the cost. 2012 toyota camry they told me they are not going to change of fixed the torque converter. i also saw toyota extended the warranty on this issue to 150,000 miles and my car as 84,000.00 miles

I have a 2012 toyota camry that has a transmission shudder toyota has declined to repair the transmission. they are aware of the this issue in 2012-2014 toyota camrys. they deny knowing the issue and knowingly reject service to avoid repairing a manufacture mistake

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle collided with another vehicle causing damage to the right passenger side of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. there were no injuries sustained. the vehicle was drivable and was taken to a collision center. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they will contact them back the following day. the failure mileage was 110,000.

The steering wheel electric problems

2012 camry le purchased new. now 67k miles. recently started to have symptom of transmission shudder due to a defective torque converter. called dealership and corporate and was only told my vehicle warranty enhancement just expired and no coverage for replacement. this should be a recall not no service bulletin. this might be my last toyota

The sunroof glass spontaneously shattered while traveling 65 mph on a 4-lane open highway. rural setting in iowa. did not happen while passing under an overpass. was not following closely behind another vehicle. sounded like an explosion. outside conditions were light rain, 10-15 mph wind, about 55 degrees fahrenheit (so no extreme conditions). fortunately the inside shade was pulled shut, otherwise shattered glass would have come inside the car. from the top of the car the window appears that it was blown out from the inside because the connected shards of glass point slightly upward.

Steering motor rattles and only got worse throughout the years there was a recall i missed and would like this repaired

Torque converter part and faulty software cause transmission shift and acceleration/deceleration delay, which may result in accidents.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission torque converter started shaking and rattling. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer groove toyota located at 5460 s. broadway, englewood, co 80113, who was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact stated that the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,000. invalid vin.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle shuddered without warning. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

2012 camty shakes when accelerating around 20-50 mph.

My 2012 camry se 4 cylinder has an issue with its torque converter. my car shudders and has a delay when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. this has been well documented and is known by toyota. i had my car diagnosed and quoted by toyota for this issue 17 months ago. i could not afford the $3000 quote at that time. i found out last week that there was an extended warranty for this issue! i call toyota only to find out that i was 2 months outside of my warranty. i told them i had the car diagnosed and quoted well before the warranty date, but was not informed of the warranty or prevalent issue with this years torque converter. if i had known this i would have had them replace this for free, but i was not informed at that time. i have since contacted toyota corporate and they have confirmed the issue, but they stated even though it was diagnosed within the warranty time frame and the dealership failed to let me know this was covered, they would do nothing for me. i am very upset this is happening, and very upset that this know issue you see over 50 complaints about on this site, is only remedied with an extended warranty and not a recall. i am being wronged by toyota and no one will help me, or all of us 2012 camry owners who where effected by this issue!

The transmission hesitates around 20mph when changing gears

When driving the hesitating to accelerate and slow down. i took it to the dealership advantage toyota i’m valley stream ny and the told me the engine mount is broken. i paid 890.00 to fixed and the problem never fix. i took on 03-12-21 and get on 0313-21. call the dealership about six time to speak to the service manger and never return or answer the call. they told me he is buy.

I have my car at the toyota of manhattan dealership they tell me that the torque converter is locking up they charging me $3,000 i do not have the money

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry the contact stated while driving at 45 mph the vehicle started to flutter. the contact stated this persisted for quite some time. the contact stated she took the vehicle to the local dealer central florida toyota (11020 s orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837). the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty torque converter. the contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact that the vehicle exceeded recall expiration and the vehicle did not qualify for a free repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 126,359.

Oil consumption is severely high. i recently got the oil changed a week or two before and it was empty. the car would shut down when turning, only to find out at the same dealership i have received the initial oil change from that the oil is severely low. i was told by other mechanics that there were recalls on prior years of toyota camry for the same engine issues and i was instructed that i should file an official complaint by multiple mechanics.

The torque converter is causing my car to shudder and make unusual sounds. this is also causing metal fragments to leak into my transmission. this could cause my car to slip gears while driving making this a hazardous safety issue.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry the contact stated while driving at 45 mph the vehicle started to flutter. the contact stated this persisted for quite some time. the contact stated she took the vehicle to the local dealer central florida toyota (11020 s orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837). the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty torque converter. the contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact that the vehicle exceeded recall expiration and the vehicle did not qualify for a free repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 126,359.

Rear/back window suddenly shatters.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the electrical power steering, lower engine oil, charging system warning, and malfunction lamp indicators illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart after the vehicle was recharged by another vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 88,000.

When accelerating car hesitate for a couple of seconds then take off while taking my kids to school and also driving to work on the highway i feel very unsafe with my kids in car. *tr

Tires are always losing pressure

Takata recall less than 4 years although with little high mileage, my brand new 2012 toyota camry makes noises when i drive on the highway. i took the car to balise toyota scion of warwick to check and service advisor mentioned that the noise is coming from the transmission. they recommended replacing the transmission at my own cost. and the noise is getting louder and louder. why is a brand new less four years old car need replacing transmission? i have 2 friends who owned the same car and model and year, and they have same problems with their transmission. they had their transmission replaced under the warranty because of lower mileage. therefore, i think 2012 toyota camry's transmission has problem.

Very bsd hesitation on acceleration very dangerous

Several lug nuts have cracks in them. at least one lug nut has multiple cracks. cracks were noted during tire rotation.

Ac would take its time coming on, felt like it was struggling to blow. now its completely broken. foul smelling order when ac turned on.

I was in an accident driving on a city street due to the vehicle accelerating, i slowed down then put my foot on the pedal. the car took off i slammed on my brakes but still hit the vehicle in front of me. i have told the dealer more than once about the vehicle stalling and accelerating. i had front end damage to my bumper and hood. the vehicle i crashed into back bumper was also dented.

Car had no problems til i reached the 120000 mile mark now the car shuts off without notice,burning oil and check engine light goes off and on

The two front headlight covers developed a melted area about the size of a tennis ball

Door locking/unlocking failing. i have replaced 3 out of 4 parts to repair the problem over the last 2 years. in an emergency situation, as an example, where you need to get your child out of the car, the locks could fail.

My son was turning a corner and his camry accelerated out of control causing him to go over a median, damaging the car. the accident was on 2/18/17. the vehicle was towed to toyota that same day. toyota motor company was contacted on monday 2/20/17. an independent investigation report shows the acceleration. this report was received 3/24/17. today is 5/3/17 and we still have not heard anything from toyota as to the investigation or safety of the vehicle. the toyota dealership will not touch the vehicle until the parent corporation tells them it is ok. we are getting the run around. every time i call they say it will be another 30 days, you will receive a call or you will receive something in the mail. it has been almost 3 months with no resolution. we don't want to get attorney's involved but what else can we do? we have consulted with an attorney but would prefer for toyota to just do the right thing. can you assist?

Shift lever locked in park position. shift lever release button had to be pressed to release lever and reverse out of parking stall. once vehicle was in motion the stability control, abs, and parking brake lights remained illuminated until vehicle was shut off.

Shift lever locked in park position, could not shift to reverse out of parking stall. had to press shift lock release button to shift to reverse. then once vehicle was in motion the stability control, abs, and parking brake lights​ remained illuminated. the shift lever locked on 4 separate occasions that day. the release button had to be pressed every time. the lights remained illuminated whenever vehicle was running.

Accelerating up a parking structure, accelerator pedal stopped working. accelerator pedal had to be fully released then depressed again to regain function.

Traveling on a highway, the accelerator pedal stopped working 3 times in succession. accelerator pedal was fully released then depressed again to regain function each time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving between 30-50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle would shutter and lose power without warning. the contact mentioned that failure had been present for several months, but seemed to be getting worse. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was an extended warranty program; however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while attempting to drive, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 27,250.

I am having problems with my door lock actuators. i have had the front two replaced. now the two rear doors are not working appropriately. when i go to use the keyless entry the locks do not respond at all. i have to unlock them manually. i feel like this is a problem that i should not be having with this car.

'takata recall' front passenger air bag when deployed could/will release harmful metal fragments rupturing the airbag cushion material, striking vehicle occupant(s) and result in serious injury or death. repair is needed. will contact toyota manufacturer. has not deployed yet.

Drivers' side seat belt fails to retract completely unless "coaxed." this leads to it being inadvertently blocking the door from closing. this began at or about 45,000 miles. this is abnormal for a seatbelt, in my experience, and is a safety hazard. my 1991 gmc s-15 still has no problem retracting belts, with 243,000 miles on it. given this condition, the srs system of the seatbelt locking is questionable!!! dealer service writer claimed repair/replacing defective retractor is at my expense.

2012 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to a defective torque converter shudder, vehicle transmission reprogrammed but problem still exists. *smd toyota had no other problem for the fix for the problem and the consumer did not received any further communication. *jb

Door check spot weld failure on driver's side door

"takata recall" nothing happened so far. just to know if my car air bags need to be repaired

Sunroof glass exploded. while driving on the highway yesterday, my wife and i heard a loud explosion from above. we thought something had dropped from the sky and fell on our car. then i noticed in my rear view mirror of glass falling off the back windshield. the suv following behind me was changing lanes to avoid the glass. then i opened the sunroof visor and glass was falling onto us. we exited off the highway and saw a gaping hole in the sunroof. the hole was gaping outward as if the explosion come from inside.

When accelerating from a stop (traffic light or stop sign), the vehicle will move about 20 feet or 20 mph and then hesitate for about 1 to 2 seconds. it will then accelerate normally. . this happened at those interval. the intermittent hesitation is very dangerous when trying to cross a busy intersection when the cross traffic is uncontrolled.

I got in a car accident twice one back on october 2014 and recent one was on february 27, 2017. both was not my fault. i was driving on a green light out of nowhere suddenly car turned left. i lost control. i ended up hitting other car and then the property on the corner. my car is totaled, the front is completely crashed and my airbag didn't deploy during the accident.

I was driving 2012 camry le at 55 mph and suddenly heard a pop and found power steering warning light came on the dash and stayed for more than 10 seconds. during that time the steering was hard to rotate and also the radio lost power. when the eps light gone the steering was easy and radio started working. since it was night, around 11.30 pm, not may cars were there, luckily nothing happened. it was scary that if it would happen during rush hour. i am scare to drive this car. i have to take this car to toyota dealer to check this out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving 15-18 mph, the steering seized without warning and the contact crashed into the side of another vehicle. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the contact was able to drive the vehicle from the crash site back to his residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Vehicle has 27,500 miles as of today's date. front strut towers are rusted and must be repaired. toyota of rockwall, tx refused to make repair under warranty. toyota national office refused to pay for repair. they told that my washing the motor caused the problem. this is nonsense because i have been washing car motors for over fifty years with no problem! the problem is a design flaw that toyota alone is responsible for. no cover or drain was manufactured into the tower. i have taken the car to an independent mechanic and he warns me that there is a possibility of failure. any help that your agency could give me will be appreciated i spoke with service writer jason at toyota rockwall, texas and he told me that service manager mr. stewart approved the decision spoke with randal at national toyota case # 1702133219.

While driving at 80 mph on freeway the sun roof exploded. sounded like a gun shot. the visor was closed but when opened to inspect saw a large hole in the glass and glass was shattered. the temperature outside was about 39 degrees f partly cloudy and the time was about 4:30 pm. there were no other vehicles around nor overpasses or overhangs.

The passenger's side front door lock actuator failed on my 2012 toyota camry for the second time. it would not lock or unlock mechanically and had to be manually locked or unlocked. it failed previously less than two years ago. i have had three other door lock actuator failures, totaling five door lock actuator failures on the same vehicle. toyota refuses to acknowledge there is an issue with this part.

The passenger's side front door lock actuator failed on my 2012 toyota camry. it would not lock or unlock mechanically and had to be manually locked or unlocked. it failed again less than two years later. i have had three other door lock actuator failures, totaling five door lock actuator failures on the same vehicle. toyota refuses to acknowledge there is an issue with this part.

The driver's side rear door lock actuator failed on my 2012 toyota camry. it would not lock or unlock mechanically and had to be manually locked or unlocked. i have had four other door lock actuator failures, totaling five door lock actuator failures on the same vehicle. toyota refuses to acknowledge there is an issue with this part.

The driver's side front door lock actuator failed on my 2012 toyota camry for the second time. it would not lock or unlock mechanically and had to be manually locked or unlocked. it had previously failed less than two years earlier. i have had three other door lock actuator failures, totaling five door lock actuator failures on the same vehicle. toyota refuses to acknowledge there is an issue with this part.

The driver's side front door lock actuator failed on my 2012 toyota camry. it would not lock or unlock mechanically and had to be manually locked or unlocked. it was replaced under warranty. it failed again less than two years later. i have had three other door lock actuator failures, totaling five door lock actuator failures on the same vehicle. toyota refuses to acknowledge there is an issue with this part.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while attempting to park in reverse with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated on its own and the steering wheel locked. the vehicle crashed into a wall, fence, and bushes. the vehicle landed with the rear end on the ground and the front end in the air. the air bags had not deployed. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000. ...updated 05/17/17 *bf updated 08/30/2017*js

Transmission shudders from 4th to 5th.

I had trouble starting my car, so i received a jump. my car started up just fine and was driving normally. after about 2-3 minutes, i had noticed the eps light pop up on my dash. at that point, my car became difficult to steer. i had to pull the wheel hard to change lanes a d even harder to be able to make any turns. after about another minute or two, all of the warning lights in my dash it up, and the car completely shut off. i was unable to start it at that point or turn the wheel. i received a jump start again, and the same exact thing happened. the car drove normal for a few minutes. the eps light came on again. steering became difficult again. then all the lights on the dash flashed, and the car died again. thankfully i was not on a major road either time that it had died.

Internal torque converter failure shuddering in 2nd gear. this is a recall for my 2012 toyota camry se which a toyota repersentative told me that the recall expired on the 11th of january 2021... my vehicle stopped and vibrated and unable to move which would have caused an accident. after the light shows green

As i am pulling off, the car hesitates when i get to about 20 mph. toyota told me it is the torque converter but there isn't a recall for it. i was told that there was something in place to have it fixed but that it had expired in october 2020. i did not start having issue until the end of november 2020 and never received any type of letter or notice that this would be an issue i needed to get taken care of by october 2020. i don't have $1900.00+ just laying around. we are in the middle of a pandemic at that. i need this taken care especially since this is beyond my control and toyota knows about this issue.

2012 toyota u760e transmission shudder car: 2012 toyota camry le, 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, u760e six-speed automatic transmission. mileage: 95,850 age: 8.5 years (i bought it new in 2012) problem: 2012 toyota camry transmission shudder (diagnosed at principle toyota by the dealers service department)(they also ran a glycol test which was negative). solutions: torque converter replacement at toyota service department $2310.25 includes tax (warranty 1yr 12k miles). transmission replacement (remanufactured) at toyota service department $7116.09 includes tax (warranty 1yr 12k miles). rebuild existing transmission at local transmission shop $3800 (only called on phone and got approximate estimate) includes tax (warranty 2yr 24k miles). how toyota is getting around replacing the torque converter: toyota admits there is a problem with the transmission by issuing in october 2014 limited service campaign e03 to only update the software. then the next month in november 2014 start mailing letters to the customer saying we have just issued warranty enhancement notification - ze5 to do three things, put in a new torque converter, additional transmission pan magnets, and update the software. this puts both lsc e03 and wen ze5 in play at the same time for the same transmission issue. i received my letter for wen ze5 in the mail. i call and set up an appointment for wen ze5 and in good faith walk into my local toyota service department principal toyota memphis, tn in march of 2015 with my wen ze5 letter in my hand and say i am here to get wen ze5 taken care of. in good faith i pick up my car thinking that wen ze5 has been taken care of. however, it turns out that what was done was lsc e03 and not wen ze5(replace torque converter). recent service report attached: car now needs new transmission.

When the seatbelt gets pushed into the buckle it does not secure nor stay latched. the vehicle was parked overnight and i went to travel and the buckle does not latch at all.

The center electronic 6 function etune console, which contains the radio/cd player, gps, car and cell phone operations, died on nov 16, 2020. i made appointment and took it to daytona toyota the next day. the tech did a diagnostic and told me that the radio unit was fried. sm said a replacement unit would cost $827. i agreed. i drove my car home and noticed that the radio had revived, but the only thing in the lcd panel was the station # in the top left corner of screen. no other function worked and i noticed for the first time that the steering wheel stereo/mode controls did not work. i brought the car back 4 days later to have the radio replaced and told them that the old radio am/fm had been working, but none of the other functions, and the steering wheel function buttons did not work. the tech did a 2nd diagnostic and found that the wiring harness had become twisted and some of the connectors pulled loose. they told me it would be an additional $650 to replace the defective wiring harness. they ordered the part and replaced it two days later. has any other toyota owner reported this problem?

I was driving west on ok hwy 412, and i heard an explosion and shattered glass falling inside the sliding cover. the sunroof had exploded. *tr

Srs airlight is on. dealership says spiral cable needs to be replaced. the car is only 4 years old. should not have this issue.

Takata recall: my toyota camry is not formally part of the recall but the airbag exploded during an accident causing sharp pieces to hit my face, arm, chest, and i had a mouth full of glass causing damage to my teeth. my vehicle was stopped for a traffic light on a city street when a motorcycle hit the driver's side.

The seat in rocking back and forth. the track on the right side of the seat is the culprit. i have removed the seat to inspect it and there is no adjustment but it wasn't moving when i bought the car and it is getting worse every day. it is annoying to have the seat move when you are driving. it feels like it may come off sometime. *tr

The steering column on my 2012 camry se will not stay in position. the lever that is supposed to lock the column into position keeps falling open, from gravity, allowing the column to telescope out, be pushed in, pull up, or down, with the very little pressure while driving the vehicle. the dealer tells me there's nothing they can do to repair this, that they'll have to replace the entire column for $1,400 since my car is out of warranty (over 36,000 miles). the column being so pliant, falling out of position makes driving, especially tight turning or sudden stops very dangerous. *tr

Driver side sunvisor fell down, it hits your forehead while you drive. there was a recall on this, however my vin number does not match the vin numbers that are being recalled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. there were several warning lights illuminated. the contact coasted the vehicle to shoulder of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle resumed normal operations. the vehicle was taken to valley hi toyota (14612 valley center dr, victorville, ca 92395, (760) 241-6484) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was informed that the vin was not under recall. the failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

I recently took my 2012 toyota camry se in for the repair on my sway bars and i heard a rattling noise in/near my steering wheel/column. i then took it back to the dealer to have the lower steering shaft replace but the rattling noise was there and was getting worse. i took my car to another certified mechanic for a second opinion and he said that the power steering electrical component system would need to be replaced. and that i would need to take it to the dealer. i fear for my life and get overly anxious when i drive because once you get to at least 30 mph it sounds like the steering wheel is going to come. i called the dealership and they said for me to bring it back in but they have tried to diagnosis three times. this is my only means of transportation. i also had the front driver and passenger strut and shock, and mount assembly repaired.

20-40 mph the vehicle started to vibrate/ hesitation/acceleration very risky. went to dealership. unfortunately no help. sad vehicle in motion

I i tried to use my forever warranty about this problem but no help. at 165000 my car has begin to shudder at 35, 45, 55 mph intervals , anywhere the car is driven.

When the vehicle goes on the highway or the city, it gets about 15.4 mpg instead of ~30mpg. i have used 87 octane gane from different station still yielding the same result. the autorepair shop has checked for everything that could affect gas mileage, but there is no problem, what is going on? i bought toyota for reliability and fuel efficiency, not to behave like a truck.

Torque converter is faulty. there was a recall for this on my 2012 toyota camry that i was unaware of. the recall was acknowledged by toyota and only covered 5 years 60,000 miles. i never received anything in writing about this recall and there are many consumers complaints regarding this online. i cannot afford a new vehicle and need this repaired by toyota.

Faulty torque converter, shudders at 20-40 mph. sluggish on gear changes from 3 to 4, toyota has a warrenty extension for 5/20 or 150000 miles whichever comes first. this car didn’t fault until 9/20 and 87,000, well under mileage, but toyota is in willing to stand by and repair this faulty part

The steering wheel shakes really bad when you go over 60mph . i looked it up online and it says its the intermediate steering shaft.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle shuddered between speeds of 20 to 40 mph. the shuddering stopped when the vehicle exceeded 50 mph. the vehicle was taken to nye toyota (1441 genesee st, oneida, ny 13421 (315) 363-1000). the contact called the manufacturer who confirmed that the contact had a recall repair for the torque converter shuttering back in 2015. the contact was informed that the recall repair was extended but had since expired. the contact was informed that she was responsible for the repairs. the contact was provided an estimate for the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

For several years now, my car vibrates for no reason, whether i am driving slow (40-50 mph) or faster. recently, the issue is getting worse.

On hwy 65 mph power steering warning light came on then lost power steering and then car died in middle of hwy at 65 mph skidded to a stop. it was very frightening. i was almost hit 3 times by cars trying to steer my way to the side of the road. car was taken to twin city toyota and i called toyota and they told me that it’s a recall on other cars but not mine. i could have been killed or killed other people. i threatened to call and report to you, and then they were willing to help me. car hasnt been inspected yet. i dropped key in drop box at twin city toyota in herculaneum mo. i’m scared to drive it now.

2012 toyota camry has acceleration hesitation problems between 35 mph -45 mph. there is also a shudder associated with it. after a pause, the car then picks up to normal speed. it happens every time the car tries to accelerate from 25 mph

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook and while changing gears, the vehicle lunged forward. the contact replaced the tires several times attempting to correct the failure however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was taken to an unknow dealer to be diagnosed. the failure was with the torque converter. the manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the torque converter warranty had expired. the warranty repair was good for 8 years or 160,000 miles. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000.

2012 toyota camry has acceleration hesitation problems between 35 mph -45 mph. there is also a jitter associated with it. after a pause, the car then picks up to normal speed. it happens every time the car tries to accelerate from 25 mph

Eps light is coming on. i see that other cars that is on recall are having the same issue. while driving the steering wheel locks ups

While driving on any road between 20 and 40 mph, 3rd and 4th speed, the transmission shudders and while pressing the gas, the vehicle hesitates. sometimes it is somewhat clear to accelerate, other times it feels like you are fighting a wall that will not move. i believe from what i have read that it has to do with the ecu and a possible faulty torque converter. this should be looked into by the nhtsa proactively, and not left to the individual consumer to see if the issue resolves itself. if the car fails in moving traffic, someone could hit me from behind. at this time, i am having to go from 2nd speed to 4th speed by 40 mph to go around 3rd gear altogether. this is not the way the car should operate. vehicle is in motion when this happens on any road at any time.

Driver side mirror adjustment switch is not working.

Car was taken for business and damage to the clip of my front bumper and passenger bottom front air deflector and been needing repair for passenger side window from the time i bought the car

It was dark and raining. i was turning left from a parking lot across two lanes of traffic to the median. i crossed in front of a white vehicle on the outside lane that was slowing and turning. however, there was another black vehicle on the inside lane that was hidden from my view. the lights blended with the glare of all the other lights on the road. as i crossed, i was hit on front driver side by the black vehicle travelling approximately 40 mph, no braking because she couldn't see me either. car totaled. no airbag deployed. my head hit the driver side window area so hard it broke the glass. i have six stitches in the side of my head and huge hematoma on my scalp. large goose egg hematoma on my left temple area. caused concussion and have post concussive syndrome. horrible headaches, blurry vision, sore and stiff neck. the other vehicle's airbags deployed. update 4/10/20: i still have a small hematoma on my left temple and two on my scalp. they are healing slowly. i have neck issues and need chiropractic care, but cannot get it now due to corona virus.

While accelerating the trans shutters between 30 and 45 mph. and has been doin so for about 15,000 miles. just recently now it hesitates the shift up between 2nd and 3rd gears. with only 99,600 miles on the vehicle there should not be problems like this, especially from toyota.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while operating the vehicle, the transmission would suddenly downshift causing the vehicle to stall *ln *dt the cause of the failure was unknown the vehicle would start to shutter and vibrate, causing the contact to be concerned for his safety the contact stated that while driving at speeds above 50 mph, the transmission would downshift causing the speed to abruptly reduce and the vehicle to shutter and vibrate. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer thompson toyota (122 west swamp rd, doylestown pa) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 98,000. *jb consumer stated dealer failed to disclose extended warranty when vehicle was sold to consumer.*jb

I had 3 instances when the abs light came on and another instance when the master warning light did the same. i called toyota and they said that i didn't qualify because the light has to stay on. if i wanted it checked out i would have to pay a fee of $130 and even then it may not be covered by toyota . these instances happened while i was driving and on one occasion the engine turned off. abs

On two occasions, while driving, the engine turned off for approximately 1 or 2 minutes, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle, the brakes and the steering. then it automatically turned back on, and i could continue driving. on both occasions i was driving at approximately 20kms per hour, and i was making a turn. on the 2nd occasion, the car went uponto the sidewalk and crashed into a tall step that proected the car from going through the display window. i took the car to the agency in cuernavaca, mexico and they ran a scan that indicated that the engine had in fact turned off while going 19kms per hour, but they kept the report and refused to turn it over to me. this is the only 'proof' or supporting information that i would have had.

I was in a car accident on 12/14/19 . i was heading out on driveway in my apartment complex, sitting out in street a little bit in bike lane waiting on traffic to pass on a busy street (bellflower blvd.) car from far lane changed over and hit my car on front driver side by front tire knocked into parked vehicle. car lost all fluids airbags did not deploy. my vehicle was totaled. i suffered fractured rib, brides, swollen hand and finger. i loved my camry never had any major problem. i felt like airbags should have deployed. and yes i did take it in for the recall.

Is shuddering while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25-50 mph

Car starts to shutter and acceleration decreased between 15-45 mph, the shudder causes the car to lag at this time. we began taking the car to the dealership at 30,000 miles for the issue. we were told that they did not see a problem at the dealership. there was a service order to cars software but that still did not fix the issue. we later found out that problem was the torque converter but instead of recalling this toyota issued a service order, but no notice ever came and the dealer never mentioned when car was took in for regular maintenance. toyota said that there was nothing they could do about the car and that it would cost about $4000 to replace the transmission. for this car, complaints from numerous customer show that half of the transmissions have needed replaced even after the torque converter was replaced. toyota has had to recall other vehicles due to this exact same problem but still have not recalled the 2012-2014 camry. the lag and potential motor mount breaks are a danger while driving this vehicle. toyota should be forced to make this right as i have almost been rear ended numerous times due to the lag on this car.

At 95,000 miles a daily shudder started happening when you first pull out of somewhere and start accelerating usually between 15-45 mph, the shudder causes the car to lag at this time. after researching and taking the car to the dealership we learned that this is a very common problem within the transmission , it is actually software and torque converter failure. instead of recalling this toyota issued a service order, but no notice ever came and the dealer never mentioned when car was took in for regular maintenance. the extended warranty was up same month i received the car from my mother in law who is the original owner and took very good care of the car. i called toyota who informed me there was nothing they could do to help me since the extended drive train warranty had just expired. i have read that half of the transmissions have needed replaced even after the torque converter was replaced. toyota has had to recall other vehicles due to this exact same problem so why have they not recalled 2012-2014 camry? the estimates to fix cost almost as much as the car is worth. the lag and potential motor mount breaks are a danger while driving this vehicle. toyota should be forced to make this right to their many consumers as not many people have thousands of dollars laying around to fix the problem if they survive being rear ended due to the lag and other potential safety issues this may cause. how many complaints are needed to make toyota fix this with us camry owners? there is information on cars.com about the service order that had been issued.

When driving between 25 to 40 mph the car shudder and the engine vibrates. i believe it have something to do with the gears and i hope toyota will fix it for free.

Break booster is apparently defective and not working as described. intermittent master warning light comes up. because the correct failure code doesn't come up toyota says i don't qualify for its customer support program for this known defective part . please issue a recall so owners don't die from an accident.

110,000 miles and engine is burning two to 3 quarts between oil changes

The fuel pump.ofnthe car stopped working while the car was on the highway. fortunately was in the rightmost lane so was able to manoeuvr to the shoulder, but the car immediately stalled and had to be towed. the toyota dealership was clueless and took couple days to.figure out that the fuel pump blew up, while the car was in motion. they replaced the fuel and the car worked fine. it is likely that the current problem of.fuel.pump.on newer model may also.be relevant to.other.older models

I have a 2012 toyota camry. while making a turn the car loses acceleration. if the turn is long, as in a cloverleaf exit, the vehicle will almost stop. pressing the gas has no effect. the vehicle will lag until it almost stops or until you come out of the turn. from what i find on the internet, this is a common problem with 2012 and later toyota camrys but dealers stonewall about it. i hope you get enough complaints on this to issue a recall.

The seatbelt doesn’t click into place and the sensor doesn’t show anyone sitting in the seat which shows the airbag is off. very unsafe if in an accident.

Transmission shutters or vibrates ever time you go to take off or slow down, between the speeds of 20mph and 50 mph

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the transmission would shutter and sputter while driving. the contact took the vehicle to robinson toyota (1453 vann dr, jackson, tn 38305, (731) 668-1234) and was informed that he missed the extended warranty by two days. on december 3, 2019, the contact paid $1,600 for the repairs to replace the torque converter. the contact was referred to the manufacturer. the manufacturer sent a letter stating that they would not cover the expenses since the warranty was expired. the failure mileage was 131,790.

As i was driving, all of the lights (oil, brake, abs, check engine) all of it came on at the same time and made a noise and the car shut down , while i was driving. i am a college student with a commute, and thank god i was near a neighborhood to pull over immediately. i tried waiting 10 minute to restart, and it would not even start because the whole thing was dead and the lights were on. this nearly killed me.

I thought that buying a toyota camry was the right thing to do. its supposed to be the highest quality. well i just found out that my torque converter needs to be replaced. good news/bad news - toyota has extended the factory warranty on the torque converter, but, only for under 150,000 miles. i have 155,000 miles on my camry xle. so i called toyota and wanted to work something out with them. they were nice but in the end they were unwilling to work anything out. long story short i need to spend $2500 if i want to fix the torque converter. as far as i'm concerned the car is now junk!

Car was rear ended and i hit my head on dashboard due to the seat belt pretensioner and retractor not engaging. car was stationary at a red light. nyc police accident report: mv-2019-100-000731 report 731

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 toyota camry. while driving on the highway, the contact heard a clicking sound and decided to change lanes to pull over. the contact noticed smoke filling the vehicle and pulled over. the contact exited the vehicle as it caught fire under the hood. the vehicle was engulfed in flames and destroyed before the fire department arrived to extinguish them. police and fire reports were filed. the vehicle was towed from the scene. the insurance company investigated the failure and took plenty of pictures of the burned out vehicle. there were no injuries. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the cause of the failure was not determined. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while the contact's vehicle was approaching a traffic light and depressing the brake pedal, it was rear ended by another vehicle. the contact stated that the other driver informed him that the brake lights were not illuminated. the air bags did not deploy. there were no warning indicators illuminated. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to keith pierson toyota (located at 6501 youngerman cir, jacksonville, fl 32244, (904) 207-7065) where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,119.

The following problem is related to the malfunctioning of the navigation system and display controls in the radio console for the toyota camry 2012 se and other similar vehicles manufactured by toyota. the buttons on the console stopped working around 2 years ago thus disabeling access to navigation, bluetooth connectivity and other functions. due to lack of on screen navigation i have been forced to resort to using a mobile which is distracting to a driver and may lead to accidents especially in unfamiliar areas and on multilane highway near exits. also as connectivity to the phone via bluetooth has been disabled calls cannot be recieved using the buttons on the steering wheel. on researching more on this topic i have realized that there are multiple vehicle owners facing similar issues with the same part of the vehicle for various vehicles that toyota produces. the solution provided by toyota needs replacement of the faulty console which costs between $800 to $1000. multiple videos and comments requesting a cheap solution for this issue can be seen on the internet. some suggestions included replacement of a part called communication extension module manufactured by "harman automotive part number 86100-yy050". i have been fortunate enough only to have had a few close calls due to distractions but this may be a concern and toyoya should come up with a cheaper solution for this issue rather than simply saying " you will have to pay a $1000 fir replacing the entire console that too when all other functions are working"

Air conditioning and transmission that have 2 problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while accelerating, the vehicle vibrated while transitioning from first to second gear and vice versa while braking from second to first gear without warning. the contact stated that the vibrations usually occurred while driving between 20-50 mph. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the two engine mounts had fractured due to the vibrations. the contact stated car transmission was fixed. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified. the failure mileage was 95,000.*dt*jb

Transmission shutters or vibrates in low speed between gears and is only 79,000 miles and i just bought the car one month ago.

2012 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to brand new tire exploding on vehicle while driving. *ld the consumer stated the whole front of the vehicle was badly destroyed rendering it totaled. the incident occurred with less than 200 miles on the new set of tires. *js *js

Have noise in the power steering control module.steering is hard and dangerous.

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Takata recall, my car has been shooting ice from the vents on the passenger side and sometimes the driver side. also, when the green eco light comes on the car starts shaking. i’ve have several diagnostic test done on the car and there are no codes appearing. this typically happens when the vehicle is in motion and sometimes when i start the car if the ac was on before i briefly turn it off. as far as the shaking it only does it when the eco light comes on and then the light will flicker and turn off and immediately the car will stop vibrating.

Air-conditioning unit malfunctions causing water to drip inside the cabin under the front seats. as a result, the carpet under the front seats gets wet and moldy, creating a foul smell in the cabin and making it difficult to breathe normally. the fault in the air-conditioning system causes health problems. this is a known and long-standing defect and is mentioned on discussion websites, such as car.complaints.com. toyota states that my car was recalled in 2013 for an air-conditioning problem and was repaired. as a consumer, it is difficult to know, whether this current issue is caused by the same mechanical defect that they repaired in 2013. but as it is now, it is not possible to drive this car because i fear for my long-term health.

The transmission fills like it is slipping when i get between 25 -50 mph. and it is getting worse

While driving and running my vehicle ac, i began hearing a "liquid swishing" noise, often when turning or coming to a stop. later, when parked, i noticed the mat/carpet under the drivers seat was wet. upon further inspection a few days later, the mat was still soaked and there was standing water there, as well soaked carpet behind the passenger seat. from research, this appears to be a more common issue with the 2012 camry if the ac comes loose or becomes clogged.

While driving the camry in automatic the transmission appears to downshift slowly and drag

My eps light comes on and off sometime i'm driving and when it does that my radio goes out and wheel hard to steer.

The vehicle exhibits shutter and vibration between 25 and 50 mph. the vehicle was taken to toyota dealer where software update for transmission was performed. technicians said vehicle was shutter free. the shutter did not improve any after this update. vehicle was then taken to independent mechanic where transmission fluid was flushed twice. mechanic noted that fluid was extremely dirty required 2nd flush to fully clean system. vehicle had approximately 70,000 miles at time of incident. mechanic noted that transmission likely needed replaced but new fluid would help with the issue. vehicle improved after fluid change but the shutter has now returned with 125,000 miles on vehicle. the shutter feels like the car is running over a rumble strip in between the 25-50 mph range as the car shifts gears.

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 toyota camry. while pulling into a parking space, the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle accelerated on its own, crashed through a gate, and landed on top of a pool covered by a tarp. the air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was deemed totaled by the contact's insurance company and towed. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the cause of the failure was not determined. the failure mileage was 36,000. *bf manufacturer was contacted.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle violently jerked while switching gears. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

I was in a head on collison totaling it out air bags did not deploy

Electric power steering goes out during driving, causes loss of power and inability to steer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. the front and rear driver's side of the vehicle were damaged. the air bags did not deploy. the police was present, but a report was not filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to a private impound lot. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Takata recall the driver door is not locking or unlocking when button is pushed on the remote or any buttons in the car at any time. the only way to lock or unlock is to use the key in the door or to manually lock and unlock actual lock. it's not safe as the car sounds as if it's locking but the drivers door is not and gives the opportunity for someone to get in my car that is not to be in my car. has been on and off since about january 2019 but stopped working 6/3/2019.

Vehicle exhibits extreme delay in acceleration, particularly at highway speeds. gas can be to the floor and there is little to no response for at least one minute, not even a jump in rpm aaa a result of the increased throttle. trying to merge on to the highway is dangerous when the vehicle remains stuck at 40mph for at least one minute, if not longer. even once the vehicle has been brought up to speed, trying to change lanes or pass is near impossible as there is little to no response to engaging the throttle. this is dangerous and could easily result in an accident.. i have seen thousands of complaints regarding this issue. transmission has a generally delayed response, vehicle rolls backwards when transitioning from brake to gas, even on flat ground. this is yet another hazard seemingly brought on by the automatic transmission. vehicle was part of the torque converter recall. the recall repair was performed and it didn’t make any difference for the vehicle. the transmission feels like it is on the verge of failing despite the vehicle still being “young” and well-cared for. it has always been serviced by a dealership that claims this is normal. the amount of hesitation in the transmission is not and can not be normal. the car drives like its half asleep. it has been getting worse recently and i fear the transmission is going to fail, or the vehicle malfunction is going to result in an accident.

The front passenger and rear driver door locks/unlocks intermittently. sometimes, i have to lock/unlock manually, other times it works with the key fob. there is no rhyme, reason or pattern to when it does or doesn't work. the doors normally lock when i shift out of park, it now does it intermittently as well. i have checked the fuse, switch, and wiring. they are all in good working order. when i push the lock button, both doors click, but do not always lock/unlock.

Bumper clips break easily resulting in bumper cover needing replacement. seen on many camrys

When locking my vehicle with the key fob all doors lock except passenger side so i have to lock it manually. when unlocking the vehicle with the key fob the passenger side will not unlock. i have to climb in through the drivers side or the rear seat to unlock the passenger door. this is a safety concern incase i need to access this door in a hurry. this also applies when using the locks manually. this vehicle only has 107,000 mile on it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine shuddered and vibrated while in second gear. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Vehicle shutters during light acceleration around 10mph-30mph. it develops a mild hesitation and lasts a few seconds unless acceleration is stopped. i continue accelerating and it passes. this just started after 100,000 miles and is consistent -happens all the time.

I have noticed that my vehicle is consuming excessive amounts of oil. the engine burns half a quarter or more of oil in between the oil changes. it is exhibiting abnormal oil consumption. my most recent oil change was on 03/02/19 and my vehicle is already low on motor oil. i have attached a photo of where it is today 05/27/19.

Transmission shudders when accelerating from a complete stop. when you accelerate it shudders

On january 6, 2019, i was involved in a serious multi-vehicle collision on the highway in which my toyota camry was violently rear-ended by another vehicle traveling at 70mph. the collision was of such force that my camry was rammed forward causing me to collide into another vehicle directly in front of me and a domino effect of three additional vehicles in front of him. physically, i sustained a cervical spine injury, rib contusion, left knee joint damage as well as cuts and bruises. what i found most disturbing of all is that not a single one of the many air bags in my toyota camry deployed. the vehicle behind me and the vehicle directly in front of me all had functioning air bags that deployed during the collision. the chain reaction crash put me in a dangerous position (sandwiched by two vehicles) and my vehicle sustained the most harmful impact of all the vehicles involved. since the date of the accident, i have had restless nights as i keep thinking how my life was in jeopardy and why my airbags did not deploy as a safety feature during this collision.

As i begin accelerating the car shudders and does not respond. seeing many complaints with the same exact problem. the hesitant acceleration has almost caused me to get t boned & rear ended multiple times. i took my car to be checked and the problem is with the transmission assembly needed to be replaced and recommended filing complaint with the manufacturer for a service campaign concerning sputtering and the torque converter the problem is definitely a safety issue!

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to shake and hesitate. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact stated that the failure occurred for at least three years. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they determined that the transmission failed and needed replacement. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 98,585.

When driving between the speeds of 35-60 mph, can shakes and shudders while accelerating. very noticeable when coasting at these speeds and then stepping on accelerator. car feels and sounds like riding over rumble strips. this has been occurring for about 6 months. car has 148,000 miles on it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle slowed down. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the failure mileage was 110,000.

My 2012 camry with only 60,123 miles is failing the torque converter so that is mean like transmission problems

No sound in radio/cd/bluetooth/phone but the infotainment screen works ok

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the doors failed to lock and unlock from inside or outside the vehicle. in addition, the interior lighting failed. there were no warning indicators illuminated and the failures were intermittent. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

I just purchased my 2012 toyota camry with 77,000 miles on the spedometer. about a week later after driving this vehicle. i notice the traction control light, abs light, and brake light all came on at the same time. the lights will not go out until you turn off the vehicle. sometimes when you start the vehicle, these lights come on and it will not allow you to take the vehicle out of park. this vehicle also feels like you about to hydroplane while driving around 25 mph, which feels unsafe. i've taken this vehicle bake to the dealer, and they stated that they needed to replace a brake assembly switch. i have done some research on this same vehicle, and found out that the brake assembly switch was change and they still had the same problem. the traction control, abs light, and brake light only comes on when you apply the brakes at low speed.

As i am accelerating between 20-50 mph the car shudders. i called my local toyota dealership and they want to charge me a diagnostic fee of $140 just to see if that is the problem. my son has a 2014 and my daughter has a 2015 and all have the same exact problem. i have 110,000 miles on my car, my son 80,000 and my daughter 70,000 miles. this should be a recall since we all have the same exact problem. i am afraid as we are accelerating to enter the freeway and the car is stalling we might get hit from behind. its definitely a safety issue!

Car hesitates and looses power while moving forward and while exiting and or starting up from an intersection. rear cars and myself are in danger. this problem is from a dead stop as well as from slow speed while turning and leaving an intersection.this camery was purchased in 2015, and the dealership has refused to acknowledge this problem since first reported, which was in 2015. over 300 toyota customers have reported this problem over the past 5-7 years.

At night on hills and curvy roads the top third of the windshield becomes very dark and it is hard to see anything in front of me. i have tried using my brights which helps a little,but when oncoming cars are near i have to switch back to the regular headlights. this has been a problem since i purchased the car in august 2012.

On 5/24/18 at 1435 in chicago il, my 2012 toyota camry fully accelerated through ongoing traffic after lightly depressing the pedal to move forward the brakes did not work and i had to maneuver through oncoming traffic into a grass area across the street to slow down but coming down on the other side hitting another vehicle. chicago police dept report #jb-282363

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact noticed abnormal sputtering and a strong vibration coming from the vehicle while driving 20 to 50 mph. the dealer (advantage toyota valley stream, 400 w sunrise highway, valley stream, new york 11581, 516-887-3200) determined that the intake valve needed to be replaced. the part was replaced but, within a month, the vehicle was taken back for a second diagnostic testing where it was diagnosed that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and recommended that the contact check with the manufacturer for a service campaign concerning sputtering and the torque converter. the manufacturer and the dealer (hillside toyota, 139-65 queens blvd, jamaica, ny 11435, (718) 571-8211) were contacted and an appointment was made for diagnostic testing and repairs. the contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer to determine if they would approve the recall repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was not available. *tt *tr

Takata recall. the airbags on my car had previously deployed before i purchased the vehicle. there doesn’t seem to be a way to check if replacement airbags are affected by this issue. date of airbag deployment is unknown.

Driving car and i was stopped at intersection on a foggy morning about 6:15 am. went to turn right at intersection and saw what i thought was a dense amount of fog flow across the front of my car. as i drove down the road, i smelled something burning, saw some smoke from under the front hood. an alarm went of and my dash displayed the warning hybrid system malfunction. then fire started coming out from under the hood and up along the front windshield. i was just passing a gas station at the time so i continue to drive down pass the gas station and then pulled the car over to the side of the road and existed the car. the nearest fire company was out on a call, so the car continued to burn for about 30 minutes. as a result the entire front half of the car was completing burnt. had no problems with the car prior to this fire. in fact, i drove it 176 miles the night before the fire. learned after i existed the car while it was on fire, that a driver coming up the road behind me after i turned at the intersection, noticed sparks and/or flames shooting out from under my car. she was flashing her headlights at me, but i did not notice her.

Unintended acceleration in reverse while backing out of parking space in a parking lot. the vehicle accelerated very fast, resulting in extensive damage to vehicle and two other parked vehicles.

On 4/11/18, at freeway speed, i was hit hard on the front right from a vehicle which appeared to have crossed crossed several lanes and caused my car to spin around, then was hit directly on the driver's door by another car. i ended up in the car pool lane facing the wrong way. my entire front end was hanging off the car, my door was smashed in and the left rear fender was hanging on by a thread. no air bags inflated!!! none.

The car will randomly stop accelerating when depressing the gas pedal. you can then lift up and press back down and it normally will respond again. this is very dangerous in traffic.

The rear center seat belt buckle is stuck.

I have big car accident on 1/30/2019. it happened on freeway 22east in orange county southern california. my car is between the 3rd and 5th car. it was total loss but the air bag wasn’t deploy.*dt*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while the brake pedal was depressed and entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a pole. a police reort was filed and there were no injuries. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the cause of the failure was not determined. the approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Transmission failure. transmission was experiencing torque converter shudder. dealer replaced original torque converter at ~106,000 miles under warranty enhancement. after replacement the transmission developed a vibration between 30-40 mph. took car back to servicing dealer (hoselton toyota in east rochester, ny) and was told transmission had failed and that replacement was not covered by the warranty enhancement. dealer has made the claim that the failure is not related to the torque converter replacement or torque converter shudder. they are claiming a faulty transmission cooler is to blame for the failure. time elapsed between original warranty repair and diagnosis of out-of-warranty transmission failure was less than 3 months. at time or original repair the dealer did not diagnose any other faulty components and did not make recommendations for replacement of any transmission or related components.

Cuando el vehÍculo estÁ en movimiento tiene un ruido dentro del panel de instrumento como si un metal estuviera golpeando otro metal no se lo que es

Toyota camry 2012 and 2013 which i have when there is an elevation and there is a signal.immediatly when you take you leg out of brake . the car immediately start rolling back soo fast. i missed hitting the car behind number of occasions by pressing gas quickly. i have showed this problum to dealer they said it is common problum. the car should not go too fast back in a small alivation which is not safe .

The audio system when connected to usb don’t respond some times. touch screen is soo cheap. in built gps responds very slowly.ex: while taking exit it says just before the exit comes. the screen some times flickers when we change to reverse when the reverse camera displays. totally not satisfied with audio and gps system. it’s even more costly. 90% costumes don’t use the gps in the car for real due to bad maps and software.

Torque converter problem causing the car to shudder at lower speeds. feels like i've just run over road strips. it happens on all kinds of road surface, smooth and not so smooth.

I was just at a stoplight. i was the first car. when i went to accelerate the car did not pick up speed for at least a full minute. i was afraid someone driving behind me would run into my car or start honking because i was driving so slow. it happened at the stop light prior too, but it wasn't as noticeable because i ran into another stop light almost immediately. i called toyota and was advised to take the car to a certified toyota dealer after i read a report on cars.com that said the problem might be due to a combination of an engine control module software glitch and a faulty torque converter. i later read that the brake pedal may need adjusting because the gas pedal thinks the brake pedal is on.

Not sure if they are takata airbags. my wife was rear-ended (not her fault) that crunched her car between 2 vehicles. the individual at fault, altogether, created a 4 car accident. the issue is that none of the car's airbags deployed. see pictures and judge for yourselves. the vehicle was stationary on a city street. my wife is still suffering with shoulder pains. our insurance company totaled the car.

From a stopped position, acceleration hesitates between 2nd and 3rd gear. it does not do it when slowing and then accelerating. unsafe for pulling into traffic.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the front passenger seat belt mechanism was fractured and the spring in the latch was coming out. the vehicle was taken to valley hi toyota (14612 valley center dr, victorville, ca 92395, (866) 632-6290) and the seat was removed in order for the vehicle to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired, but the cause of the failure was not disclosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 118,137. *dt*jb*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle started to shake. also, when changing gears, there was heat coming from the gear shifter. there was no warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Around 40-45 mph the vehicle starts to stutter/shake when changing gears. i look online and these cars have problem with the torque converter and toyota would not fix it because they said its not a recall. i took it to the dealership but the technician said that he cannot feel in and neither does his supervisor. i feel the stutter/ shake everyday when i drive the car.

I am having problem with my car 2 months ago, when i starting after few second something blocking and l stops.i am using my car for communication between home job, school on street, not to much using on highway. on 19 november 2018 i changed my oil and asked them check everything for winter time, also told about problem, because i am grandma and everyday pickin up my grandkids from school. the body shop find out about transmission and recall. adviced me to call toyota. my car had recall on 2014.we purchased this car on 2014 and dealer did not told us about recall. car had already 60000 miles, now my car has 82171 miles. also recall paper was sent to 1 st owner. i talked with toyota they suggest me to do inspection in any toyota dealer and they will fix, but today autonation toyota dealer liberty i’ll service told me whole transmission needs to change and recall will not cover cost. inspection shows transmission lunges sometimes when starting from stop diag 30 transmission failing between 2nd and3rd gears. i would say never repaired transmission converter last 5 years this defect affected to whole transmission. i would like to ask you help me to replace my transmission. replacement will cost$6723.00, we almost soon paying off our loan less than this amount.this service clerk adviced me to change transmission or trade and buy another car. we have been very happy soon we will not gone have anymore monthly payments, so now come up like not put to danger my grand kids , we should buy or pay for replacement.even if we do trade our car, dealer will not fix transmission and sale to another person who will have soon a problem as like me.

On 11/21/18 i received my car from jim coleman's service dept. my tire icon was displayed on the dash. my tire pressure app. indicated one of my new tires was severely over inflated at 45 psi. the side wall of the 94 v rated tire said " max load pressure 44 psi never inflate beyond 40 psi." had i not had pressure sensors in my rims, i would have trusted my car was road worthy and safe. they jeopardized my safety and that of others by allowing my car to leave in such a condition. i could have had a blow-out at highway speeds, that could have caused an accident. i am notifying you of this egregious error to preclude its happening to future clients. the proper inflation would have been 35 psi. please let me know what you intend to do to improve the safety awareness and practices of this dealership. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) ## vin passed ## toyota camry 2012 ##

Defect part safety recall

Air bag off indicator when passenger is present, called toyota, they informed me there was a limited service campaign that had expired, and did not off to correct the problem as there was no recall. i believe this is a safety issue with hundreds of thousands of camry's after doing some research, why not classified as a recall

Had the same issue 3 years ago they took my car for 3 days trying to fix it. it's stuttering a lot. first time took it in the dealer had it for a day. took it back right after i drove off. then they kept it for 3 days after that. now i'm having the same issue since last year and nobody seem to be paying attention to my complaints. driving 40 mph and it does the stuttering for seconds at a time every single day.

Our 2012 camry se had approximately 66,000 miles when the brake problem occurred. i was the driving vehicle on the highway on 7/30/18 going 55 mph when i heard an whistling sound for 2-3 minutes. when i arrived at my destination 10 miles from my home i smelt a burning smell which seemed to come from the left rear wheel. when i touched the wheel it was very hot and would have burned my hand if i left it there. i drove home later and the same thing occurred. i threw some water on it and a cloud of steam arose. i called my mechanic who said it was most likely a stuck disc brake caliber and that he had seen the problem before on 2012 & 2013 camrys. the mechanic diagnosed the problem as a seized caliber piston which required the replacement of the left rear caliber, pads and rotor for over $500.00. my concern is that i have never had a safety problem like this occur in any vehicle never mind a fairly new camry which passed a safety inspection at toyota as part of an oil change on 2/20/18 when the vehicle had 63,253 miles. in my opinion there is a defect in the design or in the quality of the brake system which could lead to a brake system fire or brake failure.

I was driving on a busy 3 lane road at about 35 mph and the car just cut off. no warning lights came up on the dashboard. i do not know what components of the car caused it to cut off. i put the car in park and tried to restart it but nothing happened. i put on the emergency lights, got out of the car and waved to oncoming traffic to alert them that the car was stopped in the middle of the road. i was almost killed, and worst yet, others could have been seriously killed or injured as well. a young man stopped and pushed the car out of traffic. after a few minutes i tried to start the car again. it started and i was able to get to work but needless to say my nerves are rattled. i have called the dealership to have it looked at.

Power car locks won't open or close when using the switches or the remote key. car alarm won't activate because the doors won't lock. also, the driver switch does not unlock the rear door anymore. this could be a real danger if you have a small child in the rear seat and need to get them out in a hurry.

Takata recall - purchased car in 2015. took to toyota dealership to have the perform dot recall completed. and check to see why car does not have ac or the outside temp display does not register. one day summer of 2017 car turned on but the climate control would not illuminate. and could not adjust the temp of fan speed. turned car off, then back on 2 times. then the climate control illuminated, but i no longer had ac. and cannot change the fan speed. car was parked in residence parking lot when issue occurred. quoted $10,487 plus tax to begin repairs. need 2 electrical harnesses and a/ac amplifier to begin repairs. needing parts # 82115 -06f30, 82121-06c80, & 88650 - 06501. total cost to begin repairs $ 10.487 plus tax. this is not a guaranteed fix but is a must starting point. due to both harnesses having too must resistance found 15 codes stored in 8 different systems. 6 codes current and 9 are history. many can be related but further diagnostic is required. found short to ground on one circuit but need further diagnostic to determine exact location. ambient temp sensor short to ground i77 pin 13

Please determine if the fuelrail end caps that are made by arsen are defective. pre. requisites of one reported may be enough to start a investigation advising toyota to recall the 2012 fuel rails on the 6 cylinder toyota camery.these fuelrails are probably defective in the kia and hyundai if made by the same company using the same material. please cross check the info to determine a cause. if over 400 vehicles b4 a notice was put out and no specific cause was noted . i want to believe toyota does whats correct to resolve the issue as did kia and hyundai only after 400 plus issues arose. that is straight negligence upon the nhtsa why so many fires before something was done unreal.

Fuel rail with endcaps have become defective and not sealing properly. consequently, gasoline and fuel vapors are leaking from the fuel rail onto the engine. the vehicle will emissions and dealers is equesting $762.00 to fix.

The molding at windshield holding side air bags is detaching from windshield on passanger side. there has been no damage to vehicle that would cause this.

My toyota when i go 40 miles to 60 between it starts to shake and vibrate when i push the gas not stops so if i had to guess just a little bit starts to shutter more starts to shake and then she just pisses me off i owe $13,000 on this car right now i'm definitely going to take it back and see what's going on but by reading all the problems that you guys have and you guys win big and nobody fixed it i don't think they're going to do anything about my car they should do a recall i'm disappointed in toyota i usually love toyota report abuse

My toyota camry 2012 se has 80,000 miles on it and it started to do a hard shift into second gear that resulted in me needing a new transmission. i see online that a lot of people are having transmission issues with their 2012 camry. i can't believe this hasn't been recalled already?!?! i take very good care of my car and have always enjoyed owning a toyota but now i have lost faith in the quality of the brand. if toyota doesn't fix this problem and i then i am done with toyota.

Automatic door lock and unlock stops working. my car had just passed 60k when the driver side door will not open or lock by pressing the key fob. after couple month all 4 doors have the same issue. i have to lock and unlock all 4 doors by manually unlocking using the key. after research found out the door actuators have failed on all 4 doors and multiple toyota and lexus owners are experiencing the same issue.

I have 2012 toyota camry that has a vibration issues while driving. this seems like a the vehicle is about to fall off the road. i search it online and it seems like almost everyone that has a 2012 to 2014 camry has the same issues. please help.

While driving on any road between 20 and 40 mph, 3rd and 4th speed, the transmission shudders and while pressing the gas, the vehicle hesitates. sometimes it is somewhat clear to accelerate, other times it feels like you are fighting a wall that will not move. i believe from what i have read that it has to do with the ecu and a possible faulty torque converter. this should be looked into by the nhtsa proactively, and not left to the individual consumer to see if the issue resolves itself. if the car fails in moving traffic, someone could hit me from behind. at this time, i am having to go from 2nd speed to 4th speed by 40 mph to go around 3rd gear altogether. this is not the way the car should operate. vehicle is in motion when this happens on any road at any time.

Takata recall. vehicle was stationary, car would not start, received some electrical codes when went to local shop (merchant auto and tire, md). car was parked and next time, when trying to start did not start. battery is good. i had passenger side seat airbag recall fixed about 6 months back (early part of 2017)

December 29th at 3:00 a.m my wife and i was going to the atm in granger tx. as i approached a sharp curve i went to apply the brake to slow down and the car speeded up hit the culvert and went airborne. we came down on a boulder and somehow we managed to drive back to my brother in laws. the airbags did not go off. i have severe whiplash, i cracked my l1 and injured my side and back. my wife's head hit the side window so hard she had a concussion knots and bruises on her head. she has bruises on her right shoulder, hit her knee and leg. if we had not been wearing seat belts we would have died. if our airbags had worked we would not have been hurt as bad as we are. my wife's glasses are bent and my watch is broke. i am sending pictures to prove the airbags did not work. not sur what the odometer reading is because i am afraid to turn the car on since there is no longer no oil or antifreeze.

Glare from the dashboard under certain sun angles completely obscures vision through the windshield. at times we are forced to drive at a crawl. in one instance, we almost ran into a flagperson who was standing in the road directing traffic around a work crew.

While driving on any road ( highway, city street, ect.) at between 25 and 45 mph. the transmission shuders. this from my research shows that there is a massive manufacture defect in the tourque converter as well as the ecu. this could and will cause major transmission issues. this should and needs to be a mandatory recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while attempting to open and close the moon roof, it failed to open and close. the vehicle was taken to lithia toyota of medford (1420 n riverside ave, medford, or 97501) where the dealer stated that the failure was caused by the weather. the dealer later stated that the switch could be faulty, but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. the contact also stated that the doors failed to lock on various occasions. the contact spoke with lithia toyota of medford who stated that the bcm needed to be replaced, but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. while driving 45 mph, the tail lights failed to work. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an unspecified electrical issue was diagnosed. the contact spoke with lithia toyota of medford who stated that they would inspect the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

Sunroof glass exploded. while driving on the highway coming home, we heard a loud explosion from above. we thought something had dropped from the sky and fell on our car. the sunroof had shattered and glass was falling onto us as i was driving. i had to drive about 5 miles(going about 40 mph) until i was able to exit the highway. upon observation there was a huge hole in the sunroof with glass continuing to fall as i continued to drive home.

Vehicle shutters at 30-45 mph when accelerating and the foot is taken off the gas. if you hit the gas and speed up or slow down enough, it stops, but it seems to be getting worse and worse. started at just 45mph, now happens at 30 and 35 mph as well. in reading other forums, there doesn't seem to be a fix for this. some have been told a computer upgrade, but that was only temporary and it came back worse.

Car totaled in severe accident after ownership of eight months. airbags did not deploy. i was driving south on mcloughlin blvd in portland or and my toyota was struck from behind by a chrysler with such force that it hit several other cars (believe the police officer said 6.)

I bought my 2012 toyota camry in may of this year and it's was great until the cold weather hit yes antifreeze problem started slowly loosing antifreeze and now inside of car stinks antifreeze. i real lise must be a heater core problem. did anybody else had this problem and i believe the warranty is done. so much on average does is cost to fix this problem.

Delay in shifting on low speeds bettween 20 and 50 mph.the car shuttters when accelerating or coming to stop

2012 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to gasoline smells coming from vehicle. *ld *js

Took my car to toyota to diagnose, it felt as if it was downshifting when i was driving! they said they did a test drive as well as diagnostic on it! everything is good they said! i drive off the lot and the problem persisted! i took it to another mechanic when the problem wasn’t getting better, worried because i drive my 2 little girls everywhere! and lo and behold it’s the transmission! which i then drove back to mountain states toyota and then they confirmed! according to several mechanics it’s a fault in the toyota transmission that they will not admit to! of coarse! toyota persisting to get us out when confronted, managers cussing, so on and so forth! they then proceeded to lie to me and tell me i haven’t been in sense 95,000 lol when i was just in within that month with this same problem! more lies! now i am almost positive they have poured something down my transmission to thicken the fluid as a temporary fix! they had my car in the shop for 2 hours me thinking they were just doing a diagnostic on it! they know there is a problem they will just not admit it, and are putting people in danger! this is not right! there are macanics working for toyota knowing this is a problem but can’t do anything because they are afraid to lose their job! i have been the only owner of my vehicle, and have maintaind it sense i drove it off that lot! only the best love and care thinking this toyota camry will be safe and last as long as tho old one that my parents got from the auction that just recently finally hit the bed! stand up and fight if it’s not right! and that’s what i’m doing! please go to a mechanic asap! toyota will lie and tell you it’s the torque converter first but it is the transmission and they know it, they will make their money while you and your children are driving around in a vehicle that has a fault in the transmission!!!

Shift lever locks in place.. break light , traction light, abs light all are on... have to pump the break pedal to release the shift lever. .. turning the car off and back on sometimes will reset the lights..

My vehicle was hit by another vehicle after entering an intersection of a major highway. my vehicle was moving 5-10 mph and sustained major front end damage in collision. after being hit by the other vehicle that was traveling a minimum of 40 mph. my car spun 180 degrees from force of the collision. none of the airbags deployed during or after the collision.

Vehicle shutters during light acceleration around 15mph-30mph. it develops a mild shake and lasts a few seconds unless acceleration is stopped.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that on two occasions while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle shuddered without warning. the vehicle was taken to colonial toyota in milford, 470 boston post rd, milford, ct 06460, (203) 878-7401 where it was diagnosed that the floor mat was too close to the accelerator pedal and the tie needed to be cut but the failure persisted after the repairs. the vehicle was taken back to colonial toyota in milford in milford, ct 06460, where the vehicle was being serviced. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the failure was a ze5 torque convert and stated to the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. updated 10/05/17*lj the consumer stated dealer fixed the torque converter at no cost. *tr

Suspension problem: steering needs over-correcting on highways to keep vehicle going straight. hitting any defect in the roadbed causes the car to bounce and jar causing difficulty with steering and maintaining safe forward travel. dealership service diagnosis was a leaking front strut. service wanted to replace leaking strut for $500. (new strut only). vehicle has 38,163 miles. vehicle was an off-lease used purchase with 32,698 miles. strut not covered by waranty which expired at 36,00 miles.

Ever since i got this car the tires have been not holding air in them and i had to do on several occasions put air in them so i could feel safe and all i get from toyota is call this person because it is not are fault.

Tirs go down backed seat belt don't work speed don't work well

Abs, brake light came on

Moon roof exploit while driven on interstate 10

When i am driving between the speeds of 35 to 55 there is a vibration as if the transmission is grinding, i took it to the car dealer ship and was told this has been a issue with this year model and that we can either change the transmission fluid in three separate visits or add a vibration stabilizing additive. the additive worked for about 2 months but it seems to be worse now then before. i believe if toyota knows there is a problem they should fix it at no cost to the customer i still owe 13,000.00 on my car and do not feel it should be my responsability to replace the transmission. it makes you feel as if it is going to break down at any moment not safe for a woman.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while the vehicle was parked, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. the contact noticed that the rear driver side headrest was burning caused by the sunlight. the failure recurred a few times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. updated 08/30/16*lj *js

This situation have been going on for a month. when i have sitting at a light or on idle. my trac, abs and brake light continue to come on every other week or so. i have seen this complaint before from other camry's owner online. when they go to the dealership, they tell them it is a sensor. but it is never resolved. can anybody tell me what is going on with the car? i only had this car for a year. this is scary for me due to me having 2 kids.

The car hesitates for three to five seconds after decelerating, or when turning a corner, taking my foot off the pedal and then trying to accelerate again. brought to dealer and they updated the software and told me there isn't any problems with the care. they lie. over 200 people have reported this problem with toyotas on one site alone.

Left foot on brake pedal. placing right foot on accelerator. acceleration starts however, immediately hesitates for several seconds. traffic immediately following vehicle are forced to immediately back off acceleration causing near term collusion. very dangerous condition.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving at approximately 5 mph and attempting to park, the accelerator pedal was lightly depressed and the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused the contact to hit a traffic pole. the contact applied force to the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to surge forward. a police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was towed to dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Just purchased this car and the front bumper rivets came a loose while driving car causing the plastic covering in the front the protects came apart. and i was on 35 coming from dallas texas to austin texas.

Aluminum tire rims bind to the steel brake disks they mount on making them impossible to get off if you have a flat tire. manufacturer needs to include a lever or hammer or some way to prevent this. i had a flat on a busy freeway, the sticking tire made a dangerous moment a lot worse.

Once my car approach 40 to 45 mph regardless if im on the city street or highway it has a vibration. not sure when it started but i know it was like in between november 2015 to current.

On 4/15/16 dealer diagnosed my 2012 camry with 28k miles with the moon assembly structure rattle. estimated cost to repair $1300. i believe this is the subject of tsb 0151-13. i only heard the pop when driving the vehicle, and it was worse on sunny/hot days. i would hear the pop when driving and turning at lower speeds.

I am getting a flutter when i press on the gas pedal as i am driving on the road. i thought it was in the wheel, but it is actually the torque converter. when i contacted toyota the second time about this problem, a mechanic rode with me to hear what was going on. he stated it was the torque converter and that they had replaced a few of them. he said they would do a software update and then replace the torque converter later that week. i received a call back later that day stating my vin number wasn't included with the recall of the torque converters and he would contact toyota to see if they would still cover it, because they had covered other vehicles. i received a call back over a week later to state toyota said they would only cover half of the cost. this defect is something toyota is fully aware of and should be taking care of the costs for the customer. i have googled about this problem and a lot of 2012 camry's are having the same problem. the customer should not have to cover the costs of a malfunction that toyota caused. if they are taking care of some of the customers, they most definitely should be taking care of this problem with all their customers. my car was only three years old when this problem started and i have to replace a transmission. this is ridiculous. toyota needs to stand behind their product. toyota didn't sell defective engines before, but now they do. something needs to be done about this. regardless if my vin number didn't fall in line with the recall list, i am having the exact same problem so someone needs to include it and have toyota fix my car. i'm in the last year of paying for my car and i have to put out almost $5,700.00 out for an engine? this is not happening. something needs to be done. toyota needs to step up and cover their defective torque converter and transmission.

I rear ended a jeep wrangler going about 30 miles an hour on the interstate. the jeep was stationary and my car was in motion my airbags did not deploy and i hit my forehead on the steering wheel which caused a large knot and cut on my forehead.

Takata recall. sunroof/moonroof makes a popping, thumping noise when driving over uneven pavement and when turning into my driveway as if something is lose. vehicle has only 23k miles and no longer covered under mfg warranty. after researching, this seems to be a common problem and not covered by my extended warranty.

There is noise coming from the sunroof all the way to the back of the car when hit any bumps or uneven road sounds like popping or knocking noise car only has 50,000 miles

In spite of new brakes, 2 alignments and 2 different sets of tires the car, purchased as a certified toyota in dec 2015, continues to wander all over the road/track poorly and will pull quickly to the right when i brake especially when traveling at freeway speeds. i have had two close calls of near hitting the car in the lane next to me due to the force of the pull. this car was in tended for my teenager but in all good conscious the issue is of such concern i do not feel it would be safe for her to drive. i have the toytota dealer i purchased from that my only recourse is to trade it in and another toyota dealer stating that it is inherent to the vehicle.

Rear window defrost quit working. when taken to dealership they said ground wire melted off glass. ground wire is housed inside back panel. this is a safety defect that has affect my mirrors, as they will also not defrost. in ohio we had our first real snow fall the week before and that is when it became evident that i had no rear window or side mirror defrost. i called metro toyota explained problem and that i believe it was related to recalls they did in december, because prior i had no problems. they advised i bring it in 1/21. i did that and that is when they told me that it was not related to recalls and that i need to have glass replaced. considering the problem occurred in and area that i have no immediate access to i believe this has to be a defect that toyota will not acknowledge. a rear defrost system not working is a safety issue and i believe tied to the ac electrical problem. as of today their have been no accidents, but if this is a problem for me i am sure that it will be a growing concern for others or it may already be and not reported because they till you it's rare; but unfortunately it's not covered, you have to fix it! i plan to pursue this further

When left foot is momentarily left on brake while depressing accelerator with right foot acceleration begins then stops for several seconds causing a real safety issue. toyota admitted they have a program built into the camry to offset "sudden acceleration" issue. so, they admitted they eliminated a major issue while creating another issue. toyota's logic is ridiculous. they are idiots!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. the contact mentioned the steering wheel was able to function after the interior lights shut off. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,560. updated 03/10/16*lj *cn

My 2012 camry hybird with leather seats. my problem seems to be related to the weight of the previous occupant, ie, if over 200 lbs and it will probably work correctly. but if the exited occupant was less than 200 lbs, the air bag will alarm and message for the (former occupant) passenger to use the seat belt. i'm trying to get toyota to correct the problem but they warn me that i may have to pay to correct something that never occured before their recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while making a turn at approximately 5 mph, the sun roof exploded without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 25,000. the vin was not available. *tr

Driving down berryhill road in columbia, sc 29210, i hit a pot hole damaging my rim. there was an on coming vehicle so there was no way possible to avoid the pot hole.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the key fob failed to open the driver side door. the vehicle had to be open manually. the contact also stated that the door actuator for the rear passenger side door had to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

My car is a 2012 camry, my problem is the keyless control won't unlock the driver's door, it is ashamed of toyota not repairing my car that only has 33k miles and they told me is off the regular warranty and it's not cover cause i didn't buy the extended warranty, it's the door lock actuator stated a person from the service department, part cost about $300.00 and about $700.00 if they repair it, i just call it the easy way to make extra money off the consumer or ether you pay thousands in the extended warranty or thousands replacing cheap parts and that's with out counting the $150.00 for what they call the diagnostic test so i started researching about this problem and i encountered that is not only the camry but many other models having the same problem of the door lock actuator mal function, please i call for your attention in this matter, my car is only 4 years old and only has 33k miles. thank you.

At 39,000 miles, my driver door stopped locking/unlocking with the remote. a month later the passenger door lock failed and a month later the right back seat lock failed, and then the left back seat lock failed. all security has to be done manually, using the emergency key located in the remote. batteries in remote changed. dealer (joe myers) declined repair since out of mileage warranty (but not yet 3 years owned). seems odd that 4 actuators all failed since they are different parts. repair estimate $2,200.

The car seat is perfect but the car seat base is horrible it moves around every time i turn and i know is not supposed to do that with the baby. now the model i have it's not even listed on the highway safety ..so i font know if is on recall or not.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle completely lost power. in addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred at least eight times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 48,000.

I purchased the car from a dealership in jacksonville, florida.after i signed papers and wanted to take the car home i have noticed a sticker closed to the drivers door, it says toyota motor corporation, authorized modification, the following modifications has been made (and then with a red marker it is written dot recall) and underneath of it continue, these modifications have been approved as appropriate by epa and carb. dealer code 09231. date 3/19/14. i do not know what this means, was car on recall by dot and was/were the issue/issues resolved or not. can you help. contact me at 904-345-9096.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle hesitated while shifting gears. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 113,103.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel seized as the electric power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred after the vehicle was serviced under an unknown manufacturers recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 29,000. updated 02/12/16*lj; 4/27/18*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving at approximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal was lightly depressed and the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the contact applied force to the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to surge forward. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions where the failure was unable to be determined, but stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the dealer updated the software for the computer and provided a usb with technical diagnosis information. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

I've been having issues for a few months now with my 2012 camry not accelerating when i press on the gas pedal. this usually happens when i turn a corner & most recently has happened many times while driving on a straight road down a city street. i could be going about 25-35 mph, press the brake to slow down but then when i press on the gas pedal to pick up speed again, the car will stall meaning it doesn't accelerate at all & just coasts. i've had other people drive my car & the same thing has happened to them while driving. i have had cars almost run into the back of my car because of this & i have children with one of them being only 2 years old & they have been in the car with me at times when this happens. i have notified toyota of the problem many times but they just keep telling me that it's normal & that they can't find anything wrong. they also mentioned that the computer software is experiencing some type of delay or something to that effect & that could be the problem. i purchased my camry brand new in 2012 & i have always kept the service current on my car. of course toyota has proof of that in their system. i need for them to acknowledge this issue & correct it before myself, my children or someone else gets severely hurt or lose our lives or cause someone else to lose their life. this is a very scary situation to be in especially while in high speed traffic. i will continue to make toyota aware of the problem until something is done.

Very wet under passenger seat. interior fogging up during temp changes. where the air vent comes out to the back seats. also wet carpet on drivers side under dash. odor as well from ac, moldy smell. car stationary. could this short out the heater or electrical elements for electric seat as well as mildew moisture problems.

First, the transmission is really jerk when accelerate at stop light. it also jerk really hard when down shift. it feels like the transmission is delay. second, the electric steering wheel. the radio just shut off by itself and the steering wheel light came on at the same time, and then the light came off and the radio restarted by itself again. i feel like the electric has some problem.

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 toyota camry. while driving 32 mph, the brakes were applied and the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. the contact stated that she could not stop the vehicle and crashed into a trailer. the vehicle was destroyed. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained a fractured sternum and her husband had contusions in his rib cage. medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 37,000. updated 1/15/16 *cn

While driving on a city street and turning, the steering suddenly "froze" (power assist failed) and a steering wheel warning light came on. car was driven home and then towed to toyota dealership for investigation. after investigating, it was found that the pig voltage was low (11 volts) and fluctuated while turning. upon removal of lower dash and steering column, found no bolt in ground wire from emps ecu. installed a bolt and resecured ground wire to instrument panel safety bar, and then voltage was normal and steering was normal during road test. could not locate original ground bolt.

Car had extremly poor quality in interior material. rear bumper, rims and seat coming apart for a less 40k miles supension feel unsafe when un drive on highways vibration on the vehicule toyota just said vehicule was design like that. any professional report about that condition

Experience a hesitation when accelerating out of stop and go i'm having accelerating issues where the car stalls when pulling out from a stop. has happened problem 5-10 times since i purchased the car in feb. 2015. very dangerous. here are a couple of links where many other camry and toyota owners speak of the same issues. but it seems that toyota is doing nothing about it. this needs to be fixed asap. http://repairpal.com/automatic-transmissions-may-hesitate-when-accelerating-072 https://fourwheeldrift.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/toyota-avalon-transmission-problems-expose-toyotas-problem-reporting-problems/

Have worked with a local toyota dealer past ten months regarding the following issue: when coming to a stop sign or stop light then you accelerate the car then loses power for 4 seconds. met with the toyota field technical specialist recently who had me drive. we couldn't duplicate the issue. however, he noticed i placed my left foot on the brake once. he had me look down at my foot and said that was the problem. the problem occurs when you place your left on the brake and then accelerate with your right foot on the accelerator. this caused by the "software" developed to eliminate the "sudden acceleration problem" toyota experienced two years ago. this can occur any time if day. i told him this was a safety issue. he disagreed and said it was an operator issue. you can imagine stopped for a stoplight. you get the green you traffic is heavy you accelerate and then 4 seconds later the rpm's drop drastically and all the traffic behind you comes very close to rear-ending you!!! i have also experienced this when driving in the merging lane on interstates. one doesn't consciously brake using your left foot. it just happens occasionally. if one experiences this issue. perhaps toyota expects their customers should have their left foot amputated! i have talked with several friends (one employed 25 years in the auto industry) and all have never heard of such a thing.

When re-applying the gas while still moving (20-40 mph) our 2012 toyota camry se (4-cyl, automatic) sometimes hesitates. it feels like a shutter in the gas pedal, but i am unable to determine if it is in the transmission or in the accelerator/fuel delivery system. it lasts for a few seconds and then things smooth out and the car operates normally. it has become more frequent in recent weeks (now 3 months since the issue was first noticed).

When driving the sunroof area cracks and pops. it happens especially when going over bumps. there is also a tsb0151-13 issued.

When i was backing out of my garage i noticed the steering got hard to handle and hard to turn.

When easing out from a near stop and apply the gas the car stalls. it doesn't matter how much gas you give it, the car just stalls. you have to let up on the gas pedal and it tries to catch up with greater speed than you need. i have taken this problem to 2 toyota dealers several times since the first problem and they have not corrected the problem. the first time the dealer rep said it was suppose to do this. the other dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong. i have almost gotten hit a few times because it has stalled when i was half-way into the lane of on-coming traffic and i don't try at all to beat traffic.

I experienced a sudden unintended acceleration of my camry as i was attempting to park the car on the third level of a parking garage. the car had been operating normally until i released my foot from the accelerator pedal to pull into the parking space. suddenly the camry started accelerating on its own. i applied the brakes, but the car did not slow down or stop. since i did not want to crash into ongoing cars or go over the edge unto the street below, i chose to crash into the parking space. the car went over the abutment into the cinderblock wall. the airbags did not deploy. a gentleman tried to remove the car from the abutment but said the brakes were not working nor could he get the car to move. he was able to turn off the engine. two hours later the tow truck operator could remove the car from its spot with the brakes working. the body shop confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the brakes or accelerator pedal. corporate toyota had an edr run. the manufacturer concluded: "after road testing your vehicle at various speeds, conducting acceleration and braking tests, we found no issues." toyota did not address the fact that the problem could have been in the software program that malfunctions intermittently. i feel that the car is dangerous since it gives no warning of an acceleration problem; therefore, i donated the car to an institution with the stipulation that it could not be driven on public roads. the car was under warranty at the time of the accident. and when i bought my car, i also had purchased the platinum vehicle service agreement that had a 0 deductible and an expiration of 75,000 miles. i thought we had lemon laws in place for these types of problems. ultimately i have had to assume the financial burden caused by what is really a toyota problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 33,000. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 33,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while the vehicle was parked, the seat belt warning light failed to illuminate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v014000 (air bags, seat belts). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while accelerating from a traffic light, the vehicle hesitated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. the contact stated that while at the dealer the mechanic reprogrammed the ecu module. the contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, it independently decelerated without warning. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 25,148.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 camry 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. a short circuit may cause the airbags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy.

Accelerating from a stop light, the car went about 30 foot or less than hesitates. the truck that was behind me did not have any warning the car was not going to move and came within inches of my bumper. it happens sometimes when you are passing another vehicle. my wife had it happen while driving on the interstate and a big rig laid on his horn because he he may have thought she had just taken her foot off the gas. when this happens your brake lights do not come on to give a warning the car is slowing down. this is getting to be a bad situation for all toyota cars. i have been on the internet to see if others were having the same problem. one place registered 124 occurrences another 98. that is just the people that registered a complaint. someone may get killed before this is corrected. this started happening on my car when the factory installed a upgrade to the computer in the car. we did not have that problem before that. i took my car in for service today and the man laughed about it and said it is a common problem. nothing can be done about it. when i returned to get the car i showed him a copy of the 124 people complaining about the problem. he said how do you think i knew what you were talking about when you mentioned it. there is nothing we can do about it.

When i start to drive my car from a rest position it starts to drag for approximately 30-50 feet before it starts the drive normal.

The steering wheel just got hard driving on the highway car report

The tire pressure tends to fluctuate often requiring weekly air check to maintain the proper psi. the driver front tire psi cold will read 36 , front pass 34 , rear drive r35, rear pass at 36, when the tires heat up after appx. 38 mile out and you check the psi it will read 39, 39. 36,37, or at time you may get 39,37.39.f you have to come to a stop light, sudden stop, or a stop at night on a non familiar road like i had to in the rain on a uneven road the vehicles tail end tends to slide to the left and the front end feels as if you hit a pot hole do to slight wear and tear groves in the road that don't become apparent until your on that 1 to 2 feet section in the road. is this a common complaint with any others or am i over being over concerned with the drive performance on uneven pavement or roads. my concern is the abuse on the brake components, the steering , the tires , fuel consumption and keeping control of your vehicle . is it a computer problem, wheel component, tires, or me or all of the above. i purchased my toyota for durability, efficacy, and my family safety on the road .

I had bought this car from baron auto outlet (185 e sunrise hwy) freeport, ny. this car was paid in cash total ($14,995). the dealer sent the title of the car and the retail certificate of sale. when i went to the dmv to register the car the dmv send me back saying that the paperwork was not correct and i needed to take the papers back to the dealer so they can correct it and give me the right one. when i asked what was wrong with the papers they said the dealer should know. i have tried over and over to get the new papers from the dealer ship, but no one is willing to help me on this issue.

When i use the recirculate on my air condition the system develops a horrible moldy smell. this will happen after i drive using this and come back to the car after it was parked and turned off - the smell will not go away unless i stop using the recirculate button - this will not allow me to use the a/c on the coldest setting because that setting turns the recirculate button on. recent class action lawsuit approved against toyota for this. i am very worried about my health with the possible growth of mold.

When pressing the brake and thn pressing the gas soon after the car hesitates for a few secongs before picking up speed. when pressing the gas after a complete stop the rpm's will go up but the car is barely moving, it takes a few seconds before it picks up speed. this is dangerous as it could cause an accident. there was a recall for this, but it still did not fix the problem.

On the commute to work in stop and go traffic i was in line with several other cars. as they began to accelerate, i also began to accelerate up to about 20 mph when one of the cars in the front of the line stopped to make a turn all the cars infront of me also stopped and as i went to also stop the brake pedal would not push down at all, failing to engage the brakes causing my car to drive into the back of the stopped car in front of me, resulting in major front end damage. the airbag did not deploy in the accident.

Vehicle now at dealership for irregular acceleration patterns, and random hesitation. can start off at light and vehicle does not respond normally, and then takes off. this is scary while in an intersection. dealership says they can't find anything and blaming me. i've read many instances on line with same problem. how do i handle this before there's an accident? this is dangerous. i've since been advised of problems also with this dealership.

My car was braodsided by a motorcycle causing $9500. damage to the driver's side door, frame, panels, windshield, interior. my airbag never deployed. i had whiplash, severe lacerations to my mouth, teeth loose, face, eyes, nose, throat, arms, & upper body from chards of glass and whiplash. i contacted toyota & filed a complaint, they said it was too late to inspect as the ins co had the car towed & repaired. but the airbag was not repaired as it never deployed. even the police said they could not believe the airbag did not deploy and suggested i contact toyota. ....updated 12/16/15 *bf updated 10/17/2017*cn

I was driving on xpressway just pulling onto it,push down on gas to get speed and pedal was pushed all the way to the floor and my camry would not go any faster then 40 i let up and tried again and still 40, then all at once it started going faster and faster

Start in to traffic anit will stop accelerating for 2or 3 seconds , people behind you will almost hit you after you start when it hesitates

Vehicle has defective sunroof due to improper installation from toyota factory. defect causes a popping/snapping sound when car goes over bumps. toyota issued technical service bulletin to repair defect t-sb-0151-13. however only applies to vehicles within 3yr 36k warranty window. not sure what safety issues may be considered. *tr

3/31/2015 7:05 am after i pressed the gas pedal to turn in my driveway, the car just took off. i braked and it would not stop. i ran into the right front corner of my garage, through my neighbors front yard on the right of my house. as i sped through my neighbors yard i mowed down a small tree. i then crossed the street and went over the sidewalk and stopped short of the subdivision lake. the air bag did not deploy.

When a light turns green and i try and go forward my toyota camry will not accelerate for 2 to 7 seconds. there was a recall for software that was supposed to fix the issue, how ever it is still happening. the issue is intermittent occurring about every 1000 miles. in the last 4 months another issue has happened where i will be going along at about 30 miles per hour and suddenly the car will stall out for about 5 seconds, this has happened 6 times now. i have taken it to two toyota dealerships the first one refused to look at it without me paying a diagnostic fee, the other toyota kept the car for a week and said they could not duplicate the problem so there was nothing they would do. i called toyota national service center at 1 888 2709371 and was told there is nothing they will do because the dealership cannot replicate the problem. my issue is they know there is an issue, they sent me a letter stating that there might be problems and they voluntarily extended my warranty on the specific parts they know can cause issues. i am concerned for my safety, and have tried to get the issue resolved. what are the next steps i can take to get the issue fixed. *tr

While waiting on a red light, car was struck head on. car was moved back 300 feet. airbags failed to deploy. as a result bodily injury resulted. ...updated 05/11/15 *bf *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry equipped with michelin energy saver a/s tires, size: 205/65/16 (na). the contact stated that all four tires exhibited tread separation with excessive cracks. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed that the four tires needed to be replaced. the tires were not replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 25,000.

The trunk falls on your head, not enough tension to hold the trunk steady. *tr

Vehicle hesitates when accelerating and changing to second gear. it just started last month. i thought it would be corrected when i had the torque converter recall remediated but transmission still hesitates. transmission issues???? *tr

Vehicle rolled over several times after leaving the pavement. none of the airbags deployed. driver received multiple broken ribs; fractured vertebra, head injuries, broken collarbone. driver was hospitalized for almost 10 weeks and has substantial residual disability problems requiring continual medical and physical rehab.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a noise coming from the roof of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was then taken to another dealer, who diagnosed that the seams needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 13,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. the contact mentioned that the failure previously occurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 22,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving out of gas service station at approximately 10 mph, the brake system failed to engage causing the contact to crash into a fence. there were no injuries reported and no police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 3,500.

This vehicle shudders and vibrates as it accelerates between 20 to 30 mph and also from 40 to 50 mph. toyota issued a recall to fix this problem and i took the car in. the fix has not worked and the issue is getting worse. what do i do? *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 mph and made an abnormal noise. in addition, the engine warning light illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

On this date i brought the vehicle to henricks of toyota of apex because when backing slowing with vehicle and touching the brakes it would make noise as if the calipers were loose. the mechanic stated he could not hear anything, so then i asked him to come with me while i drive it. we were on an incline backing and i pushed the brakes and he stated the noise that he couldn't hear, he hears now and stated that the brakes are loose in there and that is normal because it if was tighter in there then it would make squealing noise and that with the moisture that rust can build up in there and cause that noise. i had [xxx] document on my copy of the invoice. i will be calling the nc state attorney generals office, consumer affairs to file a written complaint because it should not be making any noise. there had been another dealer in the area that did not want to back up their bumper to bumper warranty and the attorney general had taken the dealer to court and won a judgment for the customers and they had to pay up! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

As i am driving i can hear a cracking noise coming from the sunroof they found it was a weld that had broken loose after some research i've realized that many other toyota owners are having the same issue. toyota does not see it as a defect which does not make sense if the weld they placed is not holding shouldn't they reweld it? well they won't and the noise gets louder and more consistent. they also made a part to fix this they called it a "sunroof silencer kit". now they even told me they have to drop the headliner get to the weld and install a shim which will pretty much make the noise go away. they refused to do it under my extended warranty. *js

I was driving along at 30 mph when i herd a pop and the steering light came on the dash. the power steering quit i was in a lot of traffic with only arm strong steering. i got off the road as soon as i could and called the toyota dealer i was able to drive carefully to get there. the dealer told me this was the first time they had seen this problem this could have caused a serious accident i would been going 65 or 70 and had this happen...updated 11/12/15 *bf the consumer has since sold the vehicle. updated 11/18/15.*jb

I have had multiple problems with my 2012 camry. purchased it new and started having problems around 3,500 miles. first, noticed a mildew smell that they stated was from the ac which they fixed. continued to have the odor and found out 15,000 miles later that there was a leak in the ac that was pressing on my airbags so the entire airbag system needed to be replaced. had several electrical issues that resulted in every light and icon in my car flashing and beeping which started around 20,000 miles. occasionally, the car would not turn on as a result of this electrical issue. took it to the dealer multiple times and they said the battery was fine and they thought it was a 'ghost in the electrical system'. then my ac blower went out around 40,000 and had to be replaced. also, the driver side door would not unlock around 45,000 miles and was making a clicking noise. they said the actuator needed to be replaced. once this was replaced, the passenger side door started making the same noise and would not unlock. they said i would have to replace this actuator as well. overall, i am highly disappointed in this car since toyota is supposedly one of the best automotive companies around. i would not recommend this vehicle to anyone as i felt it was very unsafe due to leaking tubes/fluids that resulted in airbag problems and multiple electrical glitches that affected the car's ability to turn on/drive. *tr

When slowly going over a bump or unlevel ground, the body seems to flex and make loud noises. the noise comes from areas of the roof area extending from the moon roof to the rear of the car, and also from the passenger side rear of the car. it gives the sensation of broken welds. *tr

Side wall blow out at highway speed on michelin premier a/s tire. nothing unusual on the road (no debris, no pot hole). video equipment in car recorded the event. inner side wall 3" tear (rear drivers side). 8 month old tires, 15k miles on them. mounted on 2012 toyota camry. *tr

Request contact with investigators regarding air bag deployment failure following front end collision in 2012 toyota camry. vehicle had passed recall service last year. my wife was struck in the left front and quarter area by negligent driver during a snowstorm on 1/23/2015. she was unable to apply brakes. the air bags did not deploy. so far, the primary appraisal is $4,600.00 in damages to drivers door, left front panel, left wheel well and drive train, the entire front bumper, right front quarter panel, hood, and roof pillars. the tear down is in progress for supplemental appraisal. air bags failed to deploy. after the accident, she called and i advised her to access winter survival kit. she said the engine ran and used the heat until the police arrived. when my wife stepped out of the car to meet the police, she slipped onto black ice and fell onto her lower back and pelvis. her physician evaluation is currently in progress. the responsible party's insurance company and claim number is:nationwide 321-301 gb. my insurance company and claim number is: anpac 16a2vj879 i have provided a report to toyota corporation and they said an inspector will be involved. that claim number is: toyota [xxx]. thank you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *tr

Driver ran into rear end of truck with heavy duty trailer hitch. the frontend of the camry sustained $5700 damage. the airbags did not deploy. *tr

Bought this car used just over a month ago. made a 1 hour trip yesterday with our 2 children. sudden unexpected acceleration caused me to almost wreck twice as i was entering the city we were visiting. one would've been serious due to location. both times occurred when i was decelerating to go around sharp turns by letting off the gas, but not using break. prior to entering town, the cruise had been set, but was turned off before issue occurred. i've been a loyal toyota owner for nearly 2 decades. we've owned 6 diff toyotas (tundra, tacoma, prius, 2 camrys, and a lexus ls 400) and have never experienced anything but great quality. unfortunately, the issue i experienced yesterday, with the negligent manner in which it seems toyota has handled these complaints from other owners, is serious enough to cause me to reconsider ever owning another toyota. if it can't be resolved (which it seems it can't), i'd really like to get my money back and get a different car now, since i've only owned this car about 6 weeks. very disappointed in my long time favorite auto manufacturer. very disappointed! i would welcome discussion on this matter. *tr

Recently i noticed the front door passenger side would not work with the remote and i had to open manually from inside. i had toyota check it and was told it was the attenuator which i replaced. two days later the right side back door is unable to open by remote as well. when the doors open the car gives off a steady noise suggesting that the attenuator is not working. i was wondering if this is a problem for camry. i had a 1997 camry for a number of years and never had this problem. toyota said that my car exceeded the 36000, 36 month warranty. i never had this problem with the 1997 vehicle. this is an expensive job , exceeding $500.00 per door. a bit perplexed. *tr

Battery corroded and leaking causing metal parts to rust.

Rodents have discovered the soy compound used to insulate the wires. my daughter has had to replace wiring twice in the last month. the damage to the wiring results in engine and transmission issues including stalling. this is as dangerous as the issues affecting gm cobalts. *tr

Another vehicle made hit my vehicle from rear side but air bags did not deployed and child safety airbag was not also activated across him and sterling also got locked while engine was on. *tr

Been have shifting and shuddering problems for over 15 months and 20k miles. vehicle has been into dealership 2 dozen times for torque converter failure symptoms, however the dealership, southeast toyota and toyota corporate have all denied there's any problem at all. well, tsb 008612 was issued on june 11, 2012 before i even purchased my vehicle and there is no record of the service being performed on the torque converter even though the vehicle was manufactured several months beforehand. on october 31, 2014 a lsc for a torque converter software update was issued. hmmm, if no problem exists, then why keep issuing tsb's and lsc's? easy answer is to avoid a safety recall. the dealership was supposed to have performed this for me weeks before toyota notified the public. third party mechanical analysis shows that none of these corrections have ever been performed on my vehicle. toyota is most certainly covering up another expensive safety issue from the dealership to the mechanics to the engineers.... all the way up through the corporate office. they've even ignored my attempts to mediate a buyback as per their warranty coverage even though i clearly have a very well documented lemon. i, like many others, will have to settle this in a court of law. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. when parking the vehicle, it accelerated unintentionally without warning. as a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a building and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck, back and knee injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 43,000. the vin was not available. ....updated 01/12/15*bf updated 01/15/15*jb

As my wife and i were riding in the car we felt a brief shudder... we thought it was maybe from the road.... as time went on we felt it on different road surfaces.... the car is equipped with an automatic transmission but the shudder felt like a standard transmission that needs to be down shifted.... we started searching the web to see if there was anyone complaining about this problem and was directed to toyota website and found out about 5 weeks later that toyota was issuing a service to update the software for u760e torque converter shudder.... we had this upgrade performed at hoffman toyota on nov.26,2014 before receiving any info from toyota corp ... the shudder has not been resolved...i will be calling them to let them know that this service upgrade has not resolved the problem... *tr

There is a noise in the front wheels or when brakes are applied from forward to reverse, it makes a clicking sound that can be heard inside the vehicle when applying the brakes. dealer has checked it or listened to the noise and says it is normal. it is still worried some as to what will happen in a emergency. *tr

I just bought this car, well i was taken advantage of my situation a single mom in need of a car with bad credit.... so they tell me this is the only car i can get, it was a rental and now i find out about the recalls on the vehicle. i dont want this car.. i am paying 435.00 a month plus insurance.my god i could have gotten the camaro i wanted...they would not let me drop any warranties. they lied about alot. what can i do.... *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that all the warning lights illuminated and the vehicle failed to shut off. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,041.

2012 toyota camry. daughter wrote in on behalf of mother. consumer was unable to stop the vehicle, by pressing on the brake. *ss the driver of the vehicle was unable to stop, as she approached a stop sign. the driver eventually crashed into a fence. *jb

When i accelerate the car when the rpm's are between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm, there is a shudder and delay in acceleration. the car shakes until i press the accelerator pedal very hard. i brought the car to apple valley toyota dealer (martinsburg, wv) for analysis one month after purchase (january 3, 2103). they did not find anything wrong with it. there was a recent campaign by toyota to update torque converter software. the software update was done at apple valley toyota in martinsburg, wv (november 12, 2014). the software did not change this behavior. i took it in to back to apple valley toyota (november 17, 2014) and they re-evaluated the car and they stated that it "operates as designed by toyota." i find this car dangerous to operate because of the delay in acceleration through intersections. i do not have any other family member drive this car until this is resolved. also, my warranty will soon expire and i am concerned that this is causing transmission damage. *tr

Toyota has a service bulletin for a problematic torque converter for 2012 thru 2014 toyotas camrys, i went to the dealer today. a simple computer download was supposed to fix the problem, however did not. im just wondering if this should be a regular recall, and toyota is hiding this problem from you and the general public again. *tr

I got a 2012 toyota camry from a dealership. i have had the car for six months now and is having problems with it. while i am driving and pressing on the gas when i get between 10-20mph the car hesitates/jerks. i talked to the dealership and they recommend that i take to this place that they have work on there cars. and that is all they could do. i should not be having these type of problems with a car that i just got and is making monthly payments on it. *tr

While driving at approximately 65 mph the sunroof of my toyota camry exploded. it was a loud explosion-type sound. there were no overpasses in sight and very little traffic on the highway.the sunroof visor was closed, therefore no glass debris affected passengers. the dealership seems to insist that something hit the sunroof. the explosion of the sunroof came out of nowhere without warning. my 2-year-old daughter was sitting in the back middle seat and could have been seriously injured with glass shards, had the visor been open. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at various mileages, the engine began losing power. the engine restarted after power loss but the failure continued to occur on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the throttle control needed to be replaced. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

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. i also called toyota for this complaining but they did not respond to me. *tr

Toyota dealership indicated our problem is not unusual...mice and/or chipmunks are nesting on top of the cabin air filter, creating a potential air quality health hazard to occupants. the air intake was said to be close to the ground, making it easy for rodents to enter the air intake. a recall is needed for the dealers to place a suitable barrier to rodents at the point of entry. *tr

On 9/24/14, while traveling home from a neighborhood park, i was hit by a truck on the driver side. i was going down a slight hill and was going to turn right at the intersection. i'm not sure exactly what happened prior to impact but my turn signal was on, i was going to turn right and i was breaking. suddenly, i heard this loud crash, when i looked to my left, i saw my driver's side mirror being pushed into my door, then i saw the truck. my car did not stop. i was going apprx 15 to 25 miles per hour maybe, and again i was traveling slightly downhill and would have been making a turn. i think my car was continuing to move forward in the seconds before impact. once i was hit, my car continued to move, seemingly faster. at that point i was very much aware that my car was not stopping and the breaks were not working. amazingly, i was able to navigate the corner (without being hit by anyone coming from the opposite direction) and turn the car into a parking lot (with no control of the breaks). in front of me in the parking lot, which is not a big lot, my car continued heading in the direction of a building there. i could not stop the car and was forced to put it into park, hoping that would stop the car. it did. however, the airbags did not deploy. the police were called, a ticket was issued to me stating that i drove without due care and caution. my insurance and toyota hotline have been contacted. the process is just beginning and i will not know the full extent of the damages until the "black box" is inspected. this has been very upsetting and could have resulted in a much more serious outcome. i thought toyota's acceleration problems had been dealt with. *tr

I was told by toyota that is normal now for the brake actuator to perform a test once the car changes gears from first to second gear. the actuator makes a grinding/odd noise no matter how many times you hit the brakes or go into different gears. i demonstrated this issue with toyota in person and then was left for 3 days. after the toyota dealership opened a ticket with toyota technical support, it is now deemed "normal" everyday you start your car and when the car switches to second gear, "it is the brake actuator pressurize and performing it's test". the sound heard is normal. given there has been so many issues with toyota and their actuators. i hope they have deemed my brake actuator as safe because from what i have read in the news, a faulty brake actuator is very unsafe. i have called up toyota care who said "we only rely and trust what are technicians say". toyota better have their story straight because they have had a bad record in the past with safety issues. *tr

Sidewall rubber is splitting apart. *tr

Right from day one in 2012 when i bought the vehicle- it rattles and shakes. i chamged the tires in july 2014 at 11000 miles to michellin (original-worthless firestone tyres). at 80 mph on highway toll roads it is unstaedy and can be blown away by a slight gust of wind. the body is worthless! the bumpers came off. i had to get them fixed. these toyota cars are toys! not fit for roads. i regret buying one.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked he was unable to remove the key out of the ignition. the contact stated that in order to remove the key he had to shift into neutral and then into park in order to take the key out of the ignition. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

While my husband was driving, the truck in front of him came to a stop to allow for another vehicle turning. when my husband attempted to stop, the brakes when right to the floor. he attempted to brake again and it finally caught, but too late. the sudden braking caused the car's nose to lower, under the truck's tailgate as he hit the truck in front of him. the car may be totaled which we should find out in a couple of days. *tr

This happens while driving at any speeds. i was driving at 20mph and needed to pick up speed to make a pass and the car just kept on revving and the speed did not increase at all and when it finally picked up speed, it was a hard jerk. it has been happening more often. another incident at a yield sign heading into the highway. as i was entering the highway, i hit brake to slow down and had to gas up to get into the lane and the car just didn't move. i stepped on the gas pedal and the car didn't move. i already changed the torque converter within the warranty but the problem still exist. as of right now, the car is out of warranty. *tr

I drove this 2012 camry on the high way to nashville tn for 8 days vocation started 28 june 2014, lot of water coming out from carpet, had to stop and clean water in every couple hours(my hand was injured when cleaning up water). after i arrived a hotel, i searched on the internet and found out that toyota had a recall in dec 2013 on this a/c water leak, it can cause "airbag warning light", electronic power steering light", or other problems. we are very worried about car may cause accident in the whole vocation. ------ after back to rochester ny, called toyota and they told me go to toyota service to repair this problem; so i went to henrietta ny toyota service and told them a/c water leak, they said they will fix that, on the service report printed:" customer states there is a water leak", "work performed by xxxx", "cleaned a/c drain". but the manager lied to me, he said there is no recall. ------ not sure if it is totally fixed, car still very moist, smell is bad, even after open car's 4 doors, put the carpet bask in the sun for few days. ------ yesterday, i found another toyota service report and recall letter from toyota on 12/28/2013, and this report shows they "performed work by xxxx." . i totally forgot this car recalled and already performed the "fix" for a/c water leak problem, obviously, toyota service did not fix this problem and they lied to me. ------ this camry has damage under carpet because of water leak, it may cause some electric circuits problems in the future, i don't want to be worry everyday, so i don't want this car any more (the lease term will end in one more year and a month, i paid $3000 down payment for 3 year lease, also every month payment). what is my choice? ------ thanks! *tr

I have recently had issues with the locks on both front doors of my 2012 camry se. the front passenger's door would only lock/unlock manually, and now the driver's door will, intermittently, stay locked when using the remote. the dealership replaced the actuator in the front passenger's door in june. then, last monday the remote wouldn't work on 3 separate occasions. i called the dealership, they told me to bring it in, but after lock/unlocking the car "about 150 times" the service guy said he could not replicate the issue and basically i have to wait for it to get worse. the problem seems to occur after the car has been locked for over an hour. it's only an inconvenience right now but i'm afraid this is what happened with the passenger's door, and am concerned that it will escalate from an inconvenience to a security issue. also, i'm wondering if this is a common issue with the 2012 camry se. *tr

Drive gear shifter is difficult to move between gears and tends to get stuck. similar to this you tube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzusekn2eyg. *tr

When driving on a road and hitting a big pothole the srs light in the dashboard might light up and stay on as well as the seat belt restraint light. the vehicle was brought once before to the service facility of toyota and this issue got fixed, when i asked the service staff why is that happening the answer was: "if you drive in a big pot hole the connection to the sensor that is located underneath the front passenger seat might become loose which requires to be connected again and re-calibrated. while having this issue the front passengers airbag might not deploy as the light on the middle console states that the passenger airbag is currently turned off even if the passenger is sitting in the seat and is restraint. to me it sounds as a big safety issue which should not happen just because of a pot hole. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated the driver pulled into a parking lot and was unable to apply the brakes and crashed into a divider. there was no injuries or a police report. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 47,221. updated 10/02/14*lj updated 3/3/2015 *js

Loud knocking noise coming from moon roof of my vehicle, i took it to toyota dealer and they said its fixed but after driving 5 miles, it started making more noise, planning to take the car to same dealer again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph attempting to avoid a crash, the contact steered the vehicle to the left side of the road and crashed into a boulder and a sign. the air bags failed to deploy and no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. a police report was filed. as a result of impacting his head against the steering wheel, the contact sustained sprained neck cervix. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. the failure and current mileage was 17,000.

This is the third time this has happened ! i went to stop for the light and the brakes go to the floor.. *tr

The paint is [xxx] on this car. it scratches, pits, and cracks with the slightest of forces. i feel like i got a lemon. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 45,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 23,000.

Dear sir/madam, toyota 2012 car remote key can open the doors of other toyota cars. for instance, a remote key of a toyota corolla can open the doors of a toyota camry. this creates a big safe/security problem. toyota needs to recall these cars made in 2011-2012 to rectify this problem. thank you for your attention. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 3/13/15 *js

A friend and me were on a trip to marksville, la, and i put my cruise control on, going about 70 miles per hour down the interstate 20, and all of a sudden it just took off. it scared us so bad i didn't use it anymore during the trip. will, this month my husband and me were going to sheveport, la and i had the cruise control on again and all of a sudden it just took off like a jet. i pressed on the brake and it quit. my husband asked me what i was doing putting on the gas like that. i told him i didn't do it and told him about the time before. so we didn't use this cruise control anymore during this trip. i'm writing to you about this problem in case something could happen that might cause death, just in case if i hit the brake and it doesn't work i'll have this in writing.. for you and my family. you never know. have you had any more complaints about the cruise control? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. as a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. the contact suffered from a neck injury and contusions to the left and right lower leg. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 25,480.

Sunroof makes a rattling noise like a component is loose. dealer could not find issue upon initial purchase. *tr

I was driving with my 5 grandchildren and went to stop at a light and the brakes went all the way to the floor . it really scared all of us ! so when we cut our outing short and got home i checked the brake fluid and it was low so i had to add some . then the brakes seem to work like they should. this car was bought brand new has never been in a accident and this should not be happening already. *tr

This is the 2nd time i went to stop and the brakes went all the way to the floor. the first time was about 3 weeks or so ago and i went to the toyota dealer and he couldn't find the problem. there's something wrong with the brakes ! and i transport a handicapped child and 3 more children . *tr

There is a mouse in my engine somewhere and there is nothing in the way of diagram to be able to find it. it must be coming in through the air system somehow. it is dangerous because it has come into the cabin of the car and we do not know where or how to find it. although it may be an uncommon occurrence, it's valid enough to find others reporting it. there must be a way to call and get a diagram of intake air system from the manufacturer and that has not been available after a long phone call, we're told take it to dealer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 13v442000 (air bags, electrical system, equipment). the contact stated that the repair had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the dealer stated that parts were not available. the manufacturer was not notified of the delay. the contact had not experienced a failure.

For the past several months my 2012 camry a/c unit releases a foul mildew order. in-cabin filter as well as ozone depletion spray was completed twice over the span of one week at crown toyota, however the foul smell shortly reappears when the car is turned on. *js

2012 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to vehicle brakes malfunction. *smd the consumer stated his wife was unable to stop the vehicle after pushing the brake pedal, which went all the way to the floor. *jb updated 07/21/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked on a slight incline with the engine turned on. within 3 minutes, the vehicle suddenly began to roll forward and down a hill before crashing into a tree. the air bags did not deploy. the contact indicated that the driver was injured while attempting to enter the moving vehicle and sustained a bruised lung, injured leg and multiple contusions. two child passengers suffered bruising from the car seat straps during the incident. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 35,000.

The car wanders: it will drift to the right, i will correct with a little turn to the left. it then drifts to the left and i need to correct by steering to the right. at no time can i get the car to drive straight. furthermore, there is no feeling in the steering wheel. it's like driving in a video game with only visual feedback.. this makes driving tiring and dangerous. if i take a second to look in the mirrors, when i look back to the road i'm either drifting to the right or left. i've taken it to the dealer and after 3 hours all they could find was the tire pressure being 2 lbs low and the toe alignment was a little off. their conclusion was that it was the electrical power system and that there was nothing they could do about it. i should just get used to it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the service engine warning light started flashing on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the sensor was reset but the failure recurred until the warning light remained illuminated. the contact parked the vehicle and later discovered that the vehicle was on fire. the contact noticed that the fire originated from under the hood on the front passenger’s side. the contact was not able to contain the fire as the front and rear passenger side tires, as well as the rear driver’s side tire exploded. the fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. there were no injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed of the incident. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 18000.

Pulling into a parking space, i pushed the break, and the car lunged forward. it accelerated, i pushed the break again, looking to make sure my foot was on the break. it was. the car drove over a parking space barrier and crashed into a fence, knocking down the fence, and ultimately stopping the car. *js

Power steering make grinding when turning,brakes squeaking when backing,a/.c have bad smell when i turn off the a/c leak lots of water,when i stop and took off the car skid and a light abs light on the panel.i spoke to the mgr and he toll me was normal when a/c off open the outside air to the smell go away. and for the steering he sad the car has electronic power steering and for brakes cause dirty and out of adjustment.on feb 16 i took the car again for brakes then nothing wrong stillmaking the clicking noise then a month after i get a letter for the recall but same problems still there i just want know if any recalls on this issues that i write in this letter for my concerns and safe which i don't feel safe driving this car it has 18,000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the abs, traction control, and air bag light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing where it was stated that the brake actuator assembly would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 10,000.

Cpsc: i1440252a. 2012 toyota camry. consumer stated after using the detail doctor, he accidentally left the rag with the product on the passenger seat. then several hours later, he came back and found thick dark brown smoke. the car was facing the sun and the mirror reflected on the rag causing a chemical combustion fire. *ln the fire dept. informed the consumer it was the chemicals in the product, that caused the fire. the consumers insurance company totaled the vehicle. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle failed to respond deceleration attempts. the contact crashed into a nearby tree. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the face and chest area. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

On the morning of march 11, 2014 i was driving up a curvy road with a co-worker in the car when my driver's door unexpectedly flew open. it opened on it's own after 10+ minutes of driving 25-35 mph around a few other corners with the door securely closed. when the door opened the dash light alerting me a door was open came on as well as the door chime. luckily there wasn't another car coming from the other direction or they would have hit my car door. on april 2nd i was driving from my home to my office when my door unexpectedly flew open again while going around a turn. this was after 5+ minutes of driving and going around a turn prior to it opening. the exact same thing happened where the door flew open, the dash alert and chime came on. once again i was lucky there wasn't a car coming the other direction or they would have hit my car. the local dealer cannot verify the problem so they have said there's nothing for them to fix, putting my safety at risk and other drivers on the road at risk. i have asked toyota corporate for help but so far the issue has not been addressed. *tr

Seatbelt warning light and sound started for no apparent reason. alone in the car. nothing on the front passenger seat. 2 carseats in the back. one carseat is installed via latch and the 2nd carseat via seatbelt. checked both and they are still attached as intended, nothing has come loose

Tl* the contact owns 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that when she attempted to start the vehicle it would not start. the vehicle would only start with a jump start and then it was driven to the dealer. this failure occurred four times over a period of one year. the dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be charged and was not being driven enough. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 8,400.

Driver's seat rocks back and forth and is loose on the track that secures it to the floor. after inspection by a certified toyota dealership it was stated that this is "normal". the condition seems to be getting worst as time goes on. concern lies in whether or not the seat is securely bolted down (they confirmed it is) but is just loose within the track and if so what would happen in the case of a collision? the seat is a safety hazard and needs to be addressed. *tr

2012 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to electric power steering problems. *smd the consumer stated with the electric power steering, the vehicle would drift to the left and right in and out of lane he was trying to stay in. the vehicle seemed to have a mind of its own, and it would take its own course down the road. the consumer stated it was very dangerous at 60 mph, and the curves were even worse, as the consumer needed to correct the steering a lot more. when he turned onto a curve, the electric power steering would over react and continued turning the vehicle after he stopped turning the wheel, at that point he had to turn the wheel the other way to correct the over steering. *jb

I have a 2012 toyota camry that i purchased new from the military car sales in ansbach, germany. i first experienced the problem in august 2012 when the car would shift it would shudder. at first i thought it to be a fuel problem but it was not. after a few months it got worse. i was in traffic driving off from a stop light and the car shuddered and did not gain speed and i was almost rear ended until i put the car in the "s" gear setting and manually downshifted toe 2nd for more power. that was the temporary solution while driving in the city. winter days present more issues. i can't drive the car right now because its getting worse. my problem is that i have presented this problem to my dealer, their management, toyota germany in my local area but no one can seem to figure out the funding issue for the 60/60 warranty (power train). i tried to get it settled before i hit the 60000 mile mark but i needed the car daily for work. i have since arranged for public transportation use and i have parked the car as of today for good. i was told it would cost me $6000 to repair. i have chased this since i took it to toyota ramstein, germany for the initial look. they said they had no idea what the problem was and perhaps it was the trans mission which would cost at least 3500 euros which is about $6000. the issue almost caused me an accident in traffic twice! i found through the army air force exchange car care center. i took the car when i experienced more issues and the tech bulletin is the exact problem i am experiencing. it says in the bulletin that it is covered by the power train warranty 60 months or 60000 miles. i even produced the tech bulletin to the dealer and the mechanics! i have gone to the dealer but to no avail they are not able to help me. they tried but i have not heard from them in over a month. i need a car!!! *tr

The gas and brake pedals are to close together. i have a size 13 eee shoe and i have to be very careful to not step on the gas and brake at the same time which has caused unintended acceleration "several times" which luckily did not involve another car. toyota says they have software installed to prevent this but, it is not helping me. they claim the car is working as designed. i'm a 65 year old professional truck driver with 3.5 million safe miles. i have driven 100's of cars and trucks and never had this problem before. i also own a 2010 toyota prius and don't have this problem with it! this is my wife's car. i would trade it if it was mine! *tr

This complaint is in regards to fred anderson toyota raleigh's service department. i have bought 4 cars with this dealership, three of them have had manufactures defects. every time i call, including this last time for my recall they tell me that not only do they not have the parts available to fix the recall, it will take them "at least" 30 days to get the parts available for the recall. the service department is horribly run and the fact that they don't have remedies for serious safety recalls readily available or at least on quick delivery is unacceptable. also, they told me that it would take at least hours to fix the part when it finally comes in but only offer a rental car if the fix is more than $400, which of course, since this is free of charge the consumer has to figure out transportation to make up for the fact that they don't know how to make safe cars. it is my opinion that fred anderson toyota raleigh's service department would rather put its customers at risk than fix their recall so they make it as hard as possible to get the fix taken care of. i have tried to contact manager and owner of the dealership and they both ignore my calls. one would think that after buying 4 cars with their company they would have some level of care for my family's safety. they don't! *tr

On jan 31, 2012 after the lunch break, i was parking my car per usual in my office parking lot which i purchased on dec 27, 2011(1 month, 4 days old). i completely slowed down and applying brake and releasing to park the car in the right way. the car came to a stand still a little behind (by feet) from the lot. so, i thought of moving the car little bit forward to park correctly. when i stepped on acceleration with very minimal impact, the car suddenly accelerated (unintended) and hit the mobile trailer which is in front. there was damage to the car which costs $3000 to replace front hood, bumper, fix the front door which was damage. this incident also depreciated the value of my car, increased by insurance premiums which i am paying for till date. i had to pay $1000 out of my pocket. due to the sudden unintended acceleration of the vehicle, i had to go through a very tough time.it all happened within a second and horrifying. till today, i couldn't understand how this incident happened because i am very cautious in driving at all times. i have had driving experience for 3 years before this incident without any incident. if you need more information about this incident, you can contact me on my email, cell phone. *tr

I was at a stop light and as soon as the light turned green, i pressed on the accelerator but to no avail. the car did not move as usual, so i moved my foot off the accelerator. once my foot was off the gas pedal, the car took a certain spring and unintended acceleration. i was taking by surprised and quickly acted to control the vehicle to safety. i will be reporting this incident to toyota of north america and will wait for them to instruct me as to what to do. safety is a great concern to me and my family and hope that toyota does the right thing and makes sure to provide us an answer and repairs our vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while sitting at a stop sign with the doors locked, the front passenger's side door was able to be opened from the exterior. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 36,361. the vin was unavailable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brakes failed to respond without warning and the contact crashed into a tree. a police report was filed. the contact was taken to a hospital for treatment of head injuries. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure and current mileage was 2,300.

A rattle or popping noise coming from the moonroof above front passenger seat. on 2/7/13 a repair was made and was told that welding debris was found on a contact point in the moonroof. repair stated that the moonroof mountings were cleaned and the moonroof was re-torqued. after the repair we heard a creaking sound on occasion when making turns and on rough roads but didn't feel it was bad enough to take back for repair. now a year later on 3/3/14, the noise has returned and took it in again for repair. was told that plastic shims had to be ordered and that they would call when they come in. i'll take my car in again when the parts arrive and let the service department re-attempt to make the repair again. this is a known problem with all 2012 toyota camry's. if you google moonroof popping or rattling on 2012 toyota camry's, you'll find that this is a recurring problem that toyota is having with their moonroof. hopefully, the next repair resolves this problem. *tr

My car only has a year on the road; we bought it new january 2013 and started having issues since then. it hesitates and slipping, and its been more than couple of times that i almost hit other cars or they almost hit me on the rear because the cars stays in neutral. we've been at the dealership more than six times for the same problem and they said they cannot find the issue because the computer is not giving them any code. we drove it with the shop foreman of the dealership and he said he felt it too but didn't want to do anything because he didn't get a code on the computer. the dealership has adjusted the transmission fluid and it helped for a week but the problem comes back again. me and my family don't feel secure using this car which is almost new and nobody do nothing about, even when we have warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact rented a 2012 toyota camry. the contact was lifting a walker from the trunk when the trunk door abruptly fell and struck the contact on the head. the failure caused an intense, severe pain to the contact. three days later, the contact began seeing ink spots in her vision, shooting lights, and very tiny light spots. the contact was seen by a retina specialist and was immediately referred to the emergency room. the contact was then seen by a medical professional and was advised that she was in need of emergency surgery to correct a torn retina and blood clots in the eye, caused by the impact of the trunk striking the contact on the head. the consumer also had a partially torn rotator cup in the shoulder. the rental company was advised of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. the manufacture was contacted and provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable. the vin was not available. updated 04/04/14*lj updated 4/9/14 ma updated 04/11/2014 *js *tr

Fuel pump runs with camry sitting idle (off) in garage, with ignition off (humming noise coming from lower rear of car). happen frequently and after car has been sitting unused for hours sometimes. no fuel leaks noted. worried this could be a fire hazard. *tr

2012 toyota camry & 2013 toyota avalon. consumer writes in regards to both vehicles heated seat issues. *smd the consumer wanted to know, how could a vehicle not sold, possibly be deemed not up to vehicle safety standards, but a vehicle sold with the exact same issue be deemed not to be subject to a safety issue.

Recently i experienced two events which started me thinking about one safety feature of the new automobile ignition systems. i have a 2012 toyota camry which has an ignition key (?) which does not have to be inserted into an ignition keyhole for starting the engine. one has to push the start/stop button while depressing the brake pedal to start the engine, and just have to push the start/stop button to turn off the engine. (this is now standard for most new vehicles.). on two recent occasions i parked my car and walked away without pushing the start/stop button. i did not realize what i did for two reasons: (1) the engine runs extremely quietly, (2) more importantly, i was not required to turn off the engine by turning the ignition key which is something that i have been doing almost subconsciously. on both occasions i did not come back until about half an hour later to discover that the engine was not turned off. the safety issue arises from the following scenario. suppose i came back home at night, parked the car in the garage under the house, gone inside the house and retired for the night. the presence of the key in my pocket does not guarantee that the car is not idling. this is the big change brought on by the new ignition keys. the engine running in the garage can create an extremely dangerous carbon monoxide poisoning situation for the inhabitants of the house. a simple solution to this possible carbon monoxide build-up problem would be to install an automatic engine shut-off feature in the car after a certain amount of time (~20-30 minutes) that the engine has been idling. when i contacted toyota they said that such a feature does not exist in my model of the car. i hope you will study this possible safety problem and come up with a feasible solution. *tr

I have a 2012 toyota camry, i was driving on the freeway and there was an accident up ahead and i had to break suddenly. all my brakes did was make a loud stuttering sound which i could actually feel in the brake pedal and slowed very so slightly i had little to no control of my brakes. i thought it was all over because it didn't appear that i was going to stop but i managed to just miss the car in front of me steering off to the shoulder of the freeway just in time and my car finally stopped. at the time, i thought it might of been the way i applied my breaks, or an isolated incident until reading an article about a lexus recall which sounds like the same problem. this isn't my first car with anti-lock brakes so i am familiar with the way they're supposed to work. it appears that toyota may need add one more vehicle to it's list before someone is killed. *tr

On 02-18-2014, i was driving on interstate 55 and the sunroof/moonroof on my 2012 toyota camry suddenly, and without apparent reason, imploded. because i had the sunroof shade open, glass flew into the cabin of the car. fortunately, although i could feel glass sticking in my forearm and palm, i was not cut and there were no other passengers in the car. also, traffic was light and i did not crash as a result of it. when the glass broke, there was a loud noise that sounded like an explosion. the situation could have easily caused a major accident. i have searched in and around my car but have not found any object that could have caused this to happen. i believe that this is due to a defect in either the sunroof or the glass. last april, toyota had to adjust my sunroof because it was rattling. the repair included adding some shims to it. i was told that by the toyota service department that the sunroof rattle was a common issue with this model car. i believe that the sunroof was defective. *tr

Front collision with a ford focus at approximately 35 mph while driving a 2012 toyota camry le. airbags did not deploy resulting in injuries to five passengers. will file a formal complaint with toyota corporation. a police report was recorded of accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph on an icy roadway, the brakes failed. the contact shut off and restarted the vehicle and the brakes resumed normally. the contact had not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 9,000 miles.

We received the recall notice in early december, 2013 regarding nhtsa campaign number: 13v442000 dealing with the air bag control module. at that time, we called our toyota dealer for the related service and were told the replacement parts were in limited supply and the earliest we could have this safety issue fixed was in february, 2014. we made the appointment. we received a phone call today, 1/20/2014, that the appointment was being cancelled as toyota could not meet the current demand for the replacement part. we were told to check back in a couple of weeks to see if the situation has changed. we asked what to do if a problem occurs in the meantime and we were told to then call the service department and they would fix the problem. when we asked how they would fix the problem since they are saying replacement parts aren't available, the question was left unanswered. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the contact mentioned that the vehicle had been previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v442000 (air bags , electrical system , equipment) but the air bag warning lamp continue to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 14,900.

My son was driving about 1/2 mile away from home while turning the brake failed and he hit the center curb and further to an on coming (stopped) vehicle. when he realized that the brakes are not working he pressed the emergency brakes that slowed the car. but the damage had already occurred. our toyota is 2012 and has been routinely maintained by toyota dealerships. brakes should not fail. we are glad that there was no apparent injury but the car is likely to be totaled. i request toyota to do an investigation on what might have caused the brakes to fail. *tr

I received a recall notice for the hvac assembly. i called my dealer and verified my vin and scheduled an appointment to have the assembly replaced on 1/2/2014. when i arrived at the dealership i was told that they did not have the part and the asst svc mgr [xxx] told me he would get the part and call me. i have not heard from him and when i call he is on vacation. i called the service mgr and left my info and have not received a call back. i need to have this replaced as it is an extreme safety issue and i need this car for school. the dealership is toyota of hollywood, 1841 n state rd 7, hollywood, fl 33021. phone 954-893-4667. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I called sparks dealership about recall on car 12/30/13. they put me on list saying they do not have part from company. i called today 1/20/14 and they said they still do not have part. *tr

As soon i got the safety recall for the toyota camry, i immediately called up bingham toyota. the guy whom i spoke with said, "he asked for then name of the car and phone number, next give me a sec to look it up and then told me that the part is a special one which required a special order," i asked how long will that take he said, "one week." now its 2014 and i still haven't heard a call yet, as i was told that once the parts came in i would be notify by the number i gave him. *tr

When i am driving the car, airbag light turns on and remains on all the time while i am driving the car. i took car to local toyota dealer and they have no clue on how to fix airbag on warning. they reset the error message .... but after driving for 10 miles, airbag on light again comes up and stays on all the time while i am driving the car. *tr

P/o response ltr to toyota corp. re 2012 camrydate: december 26, 2013 - ...furthermore,my brother and i have stressed to everyone we have spoken with since our first contact on dec16, 2013 with toyota regarding these dangerous mechanical problems i.e., the unintended acceleration, steering pulling to the right as well as the offensive odor that occurs when the ac is turned on. ...no one will assist us until january 6, 2014...we cannot imagine that ceo jim lentz... would find it acceptable to wait three (3) weeks - until january 6, 2014- to first begin an investigation while being left with a defective and damaged toyota camry. mr. lentz did not respond to our phone call either. we located nov 16 2012 details and fwd to toyota corp: nov 16, 2012- at approximately 11:15pm on the 405s, all traffic was stopped by the police north of the skirball. we were standing still for about 10 minutes. suddenly, our car lunged forward due to unintended acceleration. as the car veered to the right, i managed, with great effort, to steer the car as we went into the lane to the right of us. after traveling more than 100 feet, i was finally able to get the car to come to a stop. thankfully, we did not hit and were not hit by passing police and fire vehicles. we also smelled something burning in our car for a couple of minutes. on november 17, 2012, we went into toyota service to report what had occurred the night before. we wanted toyota to know what had happened because it was very frightening and we were concerned about our safety. we also wanted to know how many other people had experienced this problem and how toyota had resolved this dangerous, safety problem. toyota service checked and responded that there was no recall for this unintended acceleration in the 2012 camry. unfortunately, we accepted that this was an isolated incident experienced only by us.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph into a residential garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed through the garage door. a police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 22,000.

The brake of this vehicle does not give enough force to stop the car at any speed, it looks the break booster is not provide enough force to stop the car, also there is another issue during deceleration and stop from 25 or 35 mph to complete stop, it looks while braking something give additional acceleration not braking to the vehicle, it is hard to reduce a speed on the highway at speed 60 or 65, i am sure something wrong with the design of the break of the vehicle, it is unlike other cars we owned , chevy equinox and dodge stratus 2005 braking are much butter and it is old they can stop at any speed but this toyota camry 2012 is scary and i am afraid to use it in the highways driving, the dealer stated nothing wrong with the brake and i want from nhtsa to test the drive of this car and see their opinion. *tr

2012 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to not receiving certified used vehicle warranty supplement from manufacturer. *smd

I own a 2012 4cyl camry xle. a knocking sound coming from the back of the roof on the passenger side happens when the body integrity is compromised, like when going over bumps or entering a home garage from the driveway. brought the car to the toyota dealer in december 2013 who refused to repair the problem because the car was out of warranty (the car had over 40,000 miles and the warranty coverage was up to 36,000 miles). they offered to repair the car for $486.85 usd. although two toyota repair centers in puerto rico (toyota service center in san lorenzo, pr and furiel toyota auto), both acknowledged it was a problem other customers complained about and they know of. i searched online and there are forums discussing the same problem on 2012 camry's with sunroof, so i understand it is a manufacturing issue for which toyota should be responsible.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 20 mph when a second vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the contact's vehicle. the impact also caused a third vehicle to crash into the driver's side door of the contact’s vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained an injury to the left knee, back and neck. the driver of the third vehicle sustained a leg laceration. no further information was available. a police report was not filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 24,000. updated 3/5/14*cn a police report was filed. *tr

Driving down i35 when i heard a loud boom and smelled a burning rubber smell and realized my back passenger window shattered on drivers side. the dealer ship nor toyota show any interest in hearing about the issue or taking responsibility. i had to repair out of my pocket. thankful my daughter was not in the back seat and only i was in the vehicle.

Purchased a 2012 camry from wilson motors in bellingham, washington. received a recall notice that due to the possibility that air conditioning water could leak into the air bag control we needed to have a repair done. recall indicated that airbag could deploy inadvertently and cause injury or a car crash. wilson motors could not give us an appointment for one month because toyota motors usa will only allow them to fix one car per day. this is a serious issue that could cause injury or even death. it should be fixed as soon as possible, not at a rate that satisfies toyota motors usa. *tr

I received a recall notification for my 2012 toyota camry, that involves the hvac housing and the airbag control module. i made an appointment at my regular service dealership (bronx toyota) and took the car in for inspection. i was informed by the service consultant, that the inspection and possible repair could take three to five days.when i asked, how will i be compensated for this inconvenience, i was told that i will have to take that up with the manufacturer. i called the toyota customer experience center ( 888 270 9371) and was told that i should take the vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion. i drive twenty miles one way to work, mondays to fridays. i leave home about 8 am and return about 7 pm. i depend on my vehicle for my livelihood, that is why i drive a toyota. it is not fair to be going around in circles, just to get transportation to go to work while they repair my vehicle from a recall. who else do i need to contact? please advise. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

At highway speeds the car constantly wanders to the left and/or right requiring constant steering corrections. it is difficult to keep the car driving in a straight line at speed. initially i thought it the cause was cross-winds but the problem happens all the time even on calm days with no wind. i have also discarded road surface imperfections/angle as the problem occurs while driving on different roads. it takes a lot of concentration and constant movement of the steering to prevent the car from crossing into adjacent lanes. this is a safety hazard and should be investigated. thanks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while turning at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle decelerated before suddenly accelerating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the defect could not be duplicated and no repairs were performed. the manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 15.

I was traveling between two major intersections on the outskirts of decora, ia on a four lane road with my lights on dim. i was alone in my lane there was no traffic in front nor behind though there was maybe one or two cars in the lanes coming toward me. suddenly i saw white on the road in front of me. i slammed on the brakes and turned slightly to the left. at this point i realized the white were deer feet, the deer ran off the road to my right. i only saw the feet move, i never saw the deer in full. my complaint is that the camry headlights do not allow enough light to shine above the pavement to be able to see a threat that is not right on the road. if you bring the camry against a wall you will see there is a line in the headlight shine, above which there is very little light, it is black. the only light that seems to shine above is that which bounces up from the pavement. the headlights do a good job of putting light on the pavement but do not put enough light above the pavement to see anything that is not flat on the pavement. the brakes and tires worked well, they saved me from hitting the deer. this was a very close call. these headlights are a safety hazard. *tr

This complaint is similar to complaint #10545567. the camry experiences spurious or intermittent acceleration hesitation and sometimes stalls when acceleration is needed. this is a potentially dangerous condition especially in when entering a highway or accelerating onto an interstate. dealer has been notified several times about the situation, but because this is an intermittent condition, the dealer doesn't see it and claims cannot diagnose the condition. *tr

I was in the left lane on the highway, and the driver swerved and slammed on brakes in front of me therefore, forced me to swerve and slam on brakes. my car did not stop in time and i rearended the car. the airbag light came on but none of the airbags deployed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the contact's vehicle. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 12,264.

I bought this vehicle on september 2012 just for my usual commute of 20 miles per day. the first few months just about 1000 miles on the odometer i started to experience stalling anytime i slow down on traffic or turning. i thought because it new vehicle but it keep on until my first oil change about 5000 miles when i complained to the dealership; there is no any code and i was referred back to the dealership that i bought; second oil change no problem found. now it stalls almost any time that i am driving it, i did open a case (case #: 1309201533) with toyota north america, and i got call from their regional representative today that because there is no code, toyota cannot resolve the problem because there is no any code to diagnostic. i am afraid, this will cause an accident to me and my family because i have nine and seven years old who always sit at the back, and if the car was to stall us on highway, it will be a serious disaster for my family. please, i will like toyota to take the vehicle with a complete diagnostics or replace it completely as i am paying for it as at now. thank you *js

I recently purchased this car as a certified toyota used car with 3675 miles. at speeds above 50 mph the car constantly wanders from right to left requiring constant steering correction. this is very tedious to the driver and creates a dangerous situation in attempting to keep the vehicle within the designated lane of traffic. all tires are inflated to factory specifications and the car is properly aligned. this is a new vehicle. there are numerous complaints on line related to this topic and vehicle. i contacted both a toyota dealer and toyota u.s.a. and both had no records of complaints and or recommended actions to repair this issue. the cause of this is most likely associated with the eps (electronic power steering) which toyota started to install into the camry in 2012. eps has been documented as having a numb feeling and in some cases wandering steering. unfortunately, i was unaware of this when acquiring this 2012 camry. previous to this car i leased a 2011 camry which did not have eps and no such wandering steering. i believe this is a "very unsafe" vehicle at highway speeds and ask that the nhtsa investigate this complaint further. i thank you for allowing the public to post such issues to your agency.*jb

While driving my 2012 toyota camry on a sunny day the airbags deployed. there was no accident, no objects that the car came into contact with. *jb

Wife was driving on 4 lane street in dry conditions at approximately 5:45 pm ct in a 2012 toyota camry at air temperature approximately 80 degrees when drivers side curtain airbags deployed and drivers side back seat air bag. 8 year old daughter in front seat and 4 year old son in back seat. son hit in face by airbag but otherwise uninjured. luckily, wife able to safely pull over in church parking lot. incident reported to toyota in torrance ca at 9 am ct on sat july 27. car purchased 5-4-13 at 31602 miles. as of sept. 5 2013 toyota has not agreed to fix car or reimburse rental car expenses to get children to day care. toyota engineer flown in aug 6 2013 to inspect vehicle. sent 63 photos of car and undercarriage to toyota as requested on 7-30-13 to show no impact caused airbag deployment. asking toyota to replace vehicle or fix vehicle plus reimburse for rental car fees. six weeks later 9-5-13 still no response from toyota claims dept. restraint system including airbags under warranty up to 60000 miles. only my son's booster seat saved him from direct body airbag impact and serious injury. have photos to prove it. *jb

While on freeway driver side tire burst all of sudden without any apparent reason. i was in the second lane from right and could safely took car on the shoulder. called toyota road side assistance and towed the car to nearby dealership. they assessed damage to alloy wheel, tire sensor and ascender liner along with tire. for any warranty issued asked me to contact toyota customer service. toyota customer service directed to bridgetone tires saying its not their responsibility. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact was driving 30 mph and lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a guard rail. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained chest and shoulder injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to a body shop but was not repaired or inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

Persistent moderately loud knocking noise coming from the roof. as soon as you start driving, the knocking sound occurs, stops, and stops again. it is most persistent while driving over uneven street pavement. *tr

Flat tire in home garage. oe pantograph (scissor) jack was used in attempt to raise car. excessive torque was necessary to begin lift, up to limit of flimsy jack handle. as vehicle neared top of necessary lift, jack flipped over sideways and was propelled out from under car with some force. car fell. no injury or damage because i observed all safety precautions while lifting. jack is flimsy, too small for the car, and has much too small a base. this occurred on level concrete floor. markings on jack include: 2j141, 2012, and made in canada. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and became engulfed in flames. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact was informed by the fire marshall that the wiring under the instrument panel had caused the fire. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 28,000.

I am the owner of a 2012 toyota camry....on at least four occasions the motor has remained running after i left the car....this car has push button ignition....did i not turn if off properly or is there a system malfunction....i park my car in an attached garage to our house and the door to our house from the garage is left open in the summer for ventilation.....if the car remained running unknown to us during the night we would perish from the carbon monoxide fumes....i feel this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed by toyota, if not only for us but other toyota camry owners....so far toyota has not addressed this issue to our satisfaction....in fact the owner of the dealership where we purchased the car laughed at our safety concern.....the alarm system on the car is useless as the alarm is the same when i start the car as when i stop the car and have the door open or if do not turn off the engine and get out of the car and close the door....all these alarms sound the same and make them ineffective....i have a hearing problem related to ear surgery replacing my bones of hearing by an implant in my right ear which also makes it hard for me to hear if the engine is running or turned off.....the alarm system on this car needs to be modified to ensure notification to the driver if the engine is running be it human error or system malfunction..... *tr

Passenger side air bag light turns off and on with no one sitting seat. front end suspension has popping sound and tire wire on the inside of tears is very unusual., feels like the front end is flexing down and causes the front end to feel light and un controllable and causing the vehicle pull left. if give the look of the bottom of wheels are bowed outward. *tr

Passenger side air bag not working took to dealership for re=calibration did not repair have to schedule again no air bag light working so the passenger seat has no dash board air bag or knee air bags. please investigate before someone is a accident and the safety air bags don't work. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, he maneuvered the vehicle to avoid crashing into a deer. the front passenger's side tire went off the road and in an attempt to regain control of the vehicle, the contact steered the vehicle back onto the road. as a result, the vehicle rose with only two tires still in contact with the roadway and eventually the entire vehicle became airborne. the vehicle then flipped end over end four times until coming to a rest on its roof. the contact's arm was pulled outside the window and the vehicle landed on his hand. the contact’s ring finger was severed and he also suffered from extreme whiplash injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the air bags had failed to deploy. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 7,000. updated 8/2/13 *cn according to the police report, the consumer lost control of the vehicle while he negotiating a left curve in the roadway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph and braking for a traffic stop, the brakes failed to respond. the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. there were no personal injuries. a police report was filed of the incident. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician was unable to either detect a trouble code or duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 24,875.

I had been having problems with the gps. i took it to dasyton toyota,dayton,nj twice today. each time i was told it was working properly. i had them select "home". as i left, it turned on nj522 & was told to turn right (wrong) last week i put an address in for white plains,ny (normally 1.5 hrs.) after 2.5 hours,our son had to find us to lead us to the address. often. it will take us off a hwy, them put us back on the same highway.auto is leased & under the nj lemon law, if the car doesn't meet uniform conformity it must be considered a lemon, and can be returned to the dealer with no loss to leasee. i want a total refund ofr the 12 month payments & my deposit thank you *tr

There is a grab handle over each front side door; the rear hinge of the handle poses a severe danger to the driver's and passenger's heads. the headliner is padded, but this handle extends about an inch out from the headliner and is a hard plastic cover over a steel hinge. a severe side motion, as in a crash, could drive this hinge through the driver's or passenger's skull. a lesser side motion, as in a sudden maneuver, could hit the driver's head hard enough to distract the driver and cause a crash. *tr

Bought a new 2012 camry. first time on highway noticed excessive amount of play in the steering driving 50mph. i was very surprised on how difficult it is to keep the car driving straight at high speeds. steering wheel is very loose and erratic. driving next to a big rig truck i had to focus all my effort (moving my steering wheel left and right) to keep car centered. this is dangerous and the steering feels unstable at high speeds. i hope toyota can utilize a fix for this asap. i will be following up with my local dealer on my concerns. *tr

As i was driving 30 mph, my power steering warning light went on and my power steering failed. thankfully there was no one behind me so i stopped my car and restarted it again. i was able to turn right onto a side street and then immediately it happened again. i pulled over to the side and parked my car. after a couple of minutes, i stopped the car and started it again and was able to drive it back home (less than a mile) without further incident. i immediately called my local toyota dealership and they were very responsive to my concern especially since this could have caused a crash with my 4-year old child in the car. after i dropped off my car at the dealership, they ran an inspection and found a code c1554 power supply relay failure and replaced my power steering ecu assy. although i'm glad this fix was covered under warranty, i will always have anxiety about it failing again especially since i've read other reports of steering failures in 2012 toyota camrys. toyota says that this is the first line of camrys with their eps (electrical power steering) system. with it being a new system for toyota and based on the complaints i've read on 2012 toyota camry's eps, i urge a more in-depth investigation on this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry xle. the contact stated that the vehicle was driven and parked. the contact later discovered that the vehicle remained powered on for six hours. the contact stated that the keyless vehicle should be equipped with a function that would shut the vehicle off after being powered off for a certain amount of time without an occupant. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the on and off button feature for ignition was working as designed. the failure and current mileage was 16,000. updated 07/10/13*lj updated 07/11/2013*js

Noticed that the air bag light is on constantly, the seat belt light keeps flashing and the passenger air bag light is always off even if a heavy adult is sitting in it. the seat belt light keeps flashing always. noticed this but thought as most times drive alone thought that as there is no passenger in the passenger seat most of the times and attributed the cause of the flashing seat belt light for that.but now know that this is definitely a safety issue. *tr

Our family bought a 2012 toyota camry in about early april the year of 2012 . a few months later we started to notice noise. considering a brand new car we had purchased. it was in our concern to why this was happening. we get everything done from the dealer located in lincolnwood, il. from where we had purchased the vehicle. we took the car to the same dealer multiple times with the same concern. we were told that the vehicle was fine, but oddly the noise was constant even after a visit at the dealers. this visit we had done was not just once but many times, receiving the same answer. what upsets me is that after my warranty was over. suddenly the dealer knew the solution to the problem i was constantly verifying them about earlier. which summed up to about three thousand dollars. i, who is refusing to pay this.this car started giving me problems from day one. what i can conclude from this is, that the car itself is a defect.the dealer told our family to call the manufactures and let them know, because this car could have been a defect from beginning, when purchased. the dealer says, the problem in the car is " brake actuator booster assembly." *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that whenever he exited the vehicle, he experienced a shock of static electricity. the contact was concerned of the potential danger involved because both he and his wife used pacemakers. a dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to wipe the seats down with dryer sheets. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 7,005. updated 6/14/13 *cn

My girlfriend was involved in a single vehicle car wreck where she left the roadway at an approximate speed of 55mph and crashed into an embankment then rode a rock wall for about 75 feet where the car turned and flipped across the roadway. 2 of the tires were completely ripped off, the initial impact imploded the whole front quarter panel, both back corners of the car were destroyed among other parts of the car! not a single airbag went off! fortunately she suffered only minor injuries but it could have been much worse and this pisses me off severely considering i bought this vehicle for its high safety ratings! my insurance is going to look into the matter regarding the air bags not deploying but thought it would be good to bring this to your attention as well. i'd hate to see a fatality caused by the manufacturers negligence of not testing their equipment fully to meet production needs . *tr

I was pulling my car onto the carport from driveway, which is at same level, with foot on brake. the car accelerated independently with the car surging forward and the rpm increasing as i was crashing through the carport, fence, patio, two four-wheelers, the concrete patio stairs, propane bbq grill and a wheel barrel. i had my foot on the brake as hard as i could, and it did not stop and the motor continue to race; i thought the engine was going to explode. after all the debris which was in front of the car and under it, it couldn't go any further but the wheels where still spinning and the engine was still racing. if it had not been for my husband who seen it and heard it, he yelled at me " turn off the engine" i don" know what else the car would have destroyed. the car missed running over my husband and the house by a couple of feet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact stated that he sustained a cut on his leg causing it to become infected. the contact stated that the other driver sustained cuts and bruises to her arms. the manufacturer was not notified of the accident and the cause of failure was unknown. the failure mileage was 11,000. the vin was unavailable.

While driving north of mark west springs road, sonoma, ca, we were driving through a curve, we slid of the road and went down an embankment hitting a tree causing injury to the passenger and damage to the windshield/passenger side of the vehicle. unfortunately none of the airbags got deployed causing lacerations and contusions to the passenger's face, neck and arms. *tr

The vehicle had been steering erratically and pulling to the left primarily. it feels as though the wind is buffeting the vehicle and it is difficult to maintain a steady course. when family have driven behind me it has been noted that the vehicle is all over the road. i was to take the vehicle to the shop for routine maintenance and to have the problem checked out this week but i had an accident. the car pulled to the left and i struck an oncoming vehicle.the day was cloudy but dry. there were no extenuating circumstances. both cars were totaled. i struck the vehicle left head light to my left head light. the other driver and i were both hospitalized for injuries. we are fortunate not to have been killed. i received a ticket for failure to maintain lane and will go to court in june.this is a dangerous vehicle and i would like to see something done before someone is killed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the trunk lock mechanism failed to engage. as a result, the trunk failed to stay open and struck the contacts head. there was no injury to report. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the vehicle was working up to standards. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 13,523. *tr

The car is becoming undriveable. i took it to the dealership to get checked out, and they said there's nothing wrong with it. on their report they stated "the vehicle's operating as designed." since i bought this car it's been performing progressively worse. every time i drive the car it seems to lose power. the ride is choppy, burdened, and labored. the entire car seems to be struggling with itself. i get into the car feeling fine physically, and then i feel ill and sick after a while. there's foul odors coming from my car, definitely from the exterior and possibly from the inside. the dealership checked for exhaust leaks and didn't find any, but i'm smelling things in the car no one should be smelling. it even seems like the car wobbles and shimmies as it travels down the road. *tr

Yesterday i was pulling into my sisters driveway which is on a downslope incline and my car seemed to accelerate to the point that i has to stomp on the brakes very hard to stop the car. she has a carport in which her car was parked and i thought i was going to crash into the carport and her car. it was very frightening and it has never happened before. i have an appointment tomorrow to take the car to the toyota dealership. it happened so fast and so unexpected i'm not sure what really happened, only what i felt like happened. i heard a scrubbing noise as i was pushing on the break pedal and i thought maybe pushing on the brake so hard had caused that. thank-you for your attention on this matter. *tr

Car surging while driving and radio would cut out and the toyota emblem and word toyota appears on screen. 1st visit dealer stated a computer chip needed update. this fixed the surging while driving but did not fix the radio from cutting out. dealer could not duplicate radio shut down. second visit back to dealer, had the car 10 days and was able to duplicate radio shutting off. dealer replaced the extension module. car returned and still radio was cutting out. 3rd time dealer replaced the entire radio unit, within 30 minutes of driving the radio was doing it again.fourth visit back to dealer. dealer disconnected extension module, radio still cut out, replaced radio and amplifier from new car sitting on the lot, radio still cut out. service manager drove car home for several days and radio was still cutting out. traveling service rep was called in on 2 occasions to diagnose. traveling service rep is driving a toyota tacoma that does the same thing but is unable to identify the problem. the dealer returned the car and said it was not their issue and it is a hd radio signal being sent out by 98.9, a entercom broadcasting company and that their equipment was working is not an issue with the installed equipment. talking with toyota customer service they stated the problem was a known issue. i contacted 5 toyota dealership service departments and none of them have heard of this issue or had a customer bring their car in for the same issue. talking with toyota customer service they stated they were only dealing with my car and not concerned with other cars having this issue. i am having trouble understanding how this is not a serious safety issue. i cannot see a hd radio signal shutting the entire radio down and then restarting. when the incident occurs it causes the lights on the side display buttons of the radio to also go out and come back on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. the vehicle came to a stop after the contact depressed the brake pedal. the failure recurred three different times. the second time the failure occurred, the driver crashed into a light post. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

I rented a toyota camry 2013 in december 2012. while sitting in the traffic at low speed, i noticed that the front vehicle suddenly stopped near the intersection of buchanan and us 93. i immediately slammed on the brake pad while the cruiser was on, however, the brake did not respond. the rental car did not slow down and kept moving forward. eventually, it hit the front vehicle. luckily, no one was injured because of low speed. if it were a normal functional car, the vehicle would have stopped because the speed was very low. but in this case, the rental car caused the accident because of its poor quality. the car was severely damaged. in contrast, the vehicle in the front, a suv, had no damage. after the accident, i checked the scene and did not find any tire brake mark on the ground, which suggested that the brake system was not working properly. while driving on highway before the accident, i also noticed that the rental car had much slow response from the brake when the cruise was on, and the brake seemed to be much more sensitive when the cruise was off. in order to protect other drivers on highway, i strongly request nhtsa to launch an investigation on toyota camry's brake system. if any defect is identified, they should recall all the problematic vehicles. i can't imagine what would have happened if the speed were high, and things could be bloody and hoffifying. i hope one fewer accident like that could be reduced by the responsive actions from the government. *tr

This is the 5th camry we have owned since 1994 and we have been very happy with every one except this one. i feel very unsafe driving this car on the road, but especially in minnesota winter driving. my first impression was the feeling of driving a rear wheel drive car on ice. the car squirms like it is about to loose control and go into a spin, or like the rear of the car wants to move sideways. i am a professional driver 59 years old and consider myself an excellent driver in all conditions and have been driving in minnesota winters all my life. this condition is also very noticeable on dry roads because the car needs constant steering corrections because it feels like it wanders side to side. i complained to the dealer, suggesting to them that the alignment may be off. they checked and said it was o.k. i will be selling this car soon if i do not get this resolved. *tr

The back windshield shattered into small pieces while it was parked in our apartment lot. i just opened and closed the door in the morning it is shattered into small pieces. i went to the dealer, even though it is manufacturing or toyota's supplier issue it is not covered under warranty. it would have been a serious issue if a kid is in the car,whose car seat is facing the rear wind shield. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would decelerate instead and without warning. the contact stated that he would have to pump the accelerator pedal a few times before the vehicle would respond. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was advised that they were unable to replicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 1,000. the current mileage was approximately 3,500. the vin was unavailable. ...updated 04-03-13 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the front brakes were loose and whenever the brake was depressed, the brake pads would move back and forth. the brake pads were smaller than the area of the caliper, causing them to become loose. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there was nothing they could do for the failure. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there was not a defect in the vehicle. the contact files a claim with the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage 11,016.

The toyota camry has been rear ended by a ford explorer 2002 between 40-50mph, damaging the trunk, bumper tail lights, right rear side, left side body and spare tire compartment. at the moment of the accident, were the driver and three more adult passengers inside of the vehicle on their respective seats wearing properly the seat belts at the time of the accident, the driver from the ford explorer was distracted looking for a radio remote control without notice the traffic almost stop when the driver of the ford explorer back his attention to the traffic was too late even as he manifest he has no time to press the brake pedal. after we inspect the damages i notice the airbag and seat belt light on the dashboard are on even when the car is in motion but no air bag has been deploy there is a pictures and video available for any future investigation upon request. *tr

I was moving cars in the driveway when i pulled the camry back in the brakes failed to stop the car and it struck the corner of the garage. i was not going fast enough to even trip the airbag. the dealer claims that there is nothing wrong with the brakes. i know that this same thing has happened in arlington, tx. what can i do to get the car fixed it is only 7 months old and still under warranty? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated tat while driving 60 mph, there was a loud screeching noise from the engine area as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic and advised that they could not detect any failure codes nor could the failure be duplicated. the failure recurred intermittently. the manufacturer was notified of the issue by mail but there was no response. the failure mileage was 1,500.

On acceleration the gas cuts out, lasting around 3 to 10 seconds. i cannot duplicate this condition, it just happens sporadically. it is very dangerous because the car behind me has no indication that i am in limbo and could easily rear-end me. this usually occurs when i am turning at a low speed, but has happened when driving straight. *tr

Tl* 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. mah the consumer found at low speed it became necessary to accelerate rapidly, due to the fact, when the accelerator pedal was depressed down rapidly there would be absolutely no response as if the engine cut off. if the consumer released the pedal and depressed it again at a progressively slower rate, the engine would respond accordingly. the dealer stated it was normal. the dealer explained the hesitation was due to the vehicle trying to down shift. the consumer believed the fuel injection sensor lacked the capacity to adequately receive or transmit a signal to the fuel injectors under rapid acceleration. there was no engine response, until the consumer literally released and depressed the gas pedal again. updated 03/12/13 the consumer stated the traction control system was the cause of the problem. the traction system controlled braking force and engine output to the drive wheel when the sensor detected a wheel spin during acceleration or cornering. updated 03/19/13 the consumer stated another dealer confirmed his problem and the cause. the dealer stated the traction control system was cutting power to the engine. even with turning and acceleration, the traction system would cut power to the engine. the dealer informed the consumer there was nothing they could do to address the issue. updated 04/03/13

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while stopped with a foot on the brake pedal, the rpms increased and the vehicle independently accelerated. the contact continued to depress the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. the contact crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of her. the failure occurred two different times. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and body repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated an engineer would come out and inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 7,800. updated 02-13-13 *bf updated 02/14/13

I have a toyota camry se 2012 (4-cyl) which i bought on 08/29/2012. on 12/31/2012 (the road was clear and dry, it was a cloudy day, no rain, snow, ice on the road) while starting to accelerate from a stop light, turning into a lane, after i stopped pressing the gas pedal, the car kept getting faster and faster (the gas pedal didn't get stuck and my foot wasn't on it), when i started to turn into a lane, the driver's side wheel locked up and to avoid a crash i had to turn the wheel to the other side, i ended up doing a diagonal skid into the other lane, i was able to get the car to stop and straighten it out and keep going. since the driver's side wheel locked up the car jerked me pretty hard and my neck and arm started to hurt since then and i am scheduled to take physical therapy. i took it to the dealer i bought it from for service (from 1/2/2013 - 1/10/2013) and after i picked it up i've been having the rpm sticking at 1.3 all the time so now it's worse than when i had it last. the car doesn't feel safe to drive and i don't want to put my life or other people's lives at risk. after calling toyota and explaining all of this they told me to go to the dealer and the dealer says that toyota is the one that can do whatever they want, the dealer's only resolution is to accept the car as a trade in and roll over the residual value into a loan for another car, but it isn't my fault so i shouldn't have to pay more in payments for a car and i shouldn't have to be paying for a car that's not safe for me or my family to drive. before the incident on 12/31/2012 i had taken it in to the dealer for the same reason, but i thought it was that the tires weren't gripping on dry asphalt, the dealer topped off the air and said it was fine, but the car kept doing the same thing and i didn't realize it was accelerating on it's own until what happened on 12/31/2012. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger seats were uncomfortable to sit on. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the seats were taken out and springs were added but the problem recurred. the contact stated that there was a bar under the seat that was surrounded by 1/4 inches of foam that was causing the discomfort. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that it was not possible to change the seats. the failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 1,710. the dealer replaced the springs in the seat. when the consumer retrieved the vehicle, he stated the problem with the seat was still there, even more so with the extra foam. updated 02/14/13

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle veered from left to right independently. the failure recurred continuously. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they advised the contact that the steering wheel was not aligned. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred after the repair was performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 761.

I was at a traffic light and was about to make a right turn when i put my foot on the gas pedal the car hesitated and then took off. i brought it in to the dealer almost immediately and they found nothing. it happened several times after that and i brought it to the dealer again and nothing was found. i brought it to the dealer only last week for an oil change and 10000 mile check up(only have 3700miles on car) and once again nothing was found. the car does this mare times than not but the service people are unable to reproduce the issue. *tr

Driving daughters to school in 2012 camry v6 stopped at a yield and the camry accelerated beyond 1500 rpm and i had to press extremely hard on the brakes to keep the camry stopped. camry lunged forward at least two feet. *tr

I was merging on to the interstate when i heard a loud crash. i then heard a rushing wind sound and glass breaking. i slide open the interior sun visor on my sun roof just slightly and saw broken glass and a large hole in the sun roof. i realized that the glass on the sun roof had suddenly broken. i did not pass under an overpass and did not see any objects that would have cause the breakage. there were no trucks near me that could have dropped anything that could cause the damage. if i would have had the sun visor on the sun roof open at the time of the event, i would have had the broken glass come down on me while i was driving on the interstate which could have resulted in a severe accident. the sun roof is not covered under the warranty. *tr

While parking and preparing to leave the parking lot of wal mart/target in abingdon, maryland there was a thumbing noise coming from the roof. the problem is that the first payment has not been made and already there is a defect. the car was bought in wilson, nc at hubert vester toyota on 8 dec 2012. i am totally displease with the irritating and annoying noise. my wife continues to drive the car due to switching out cars to have maintenance performed. she states that the car is making the noise while driving, i want to just return the car and would like to know if that can be done prior to this incident being investigated. it is a shame for the customer to have to pay over $30k to here a thumbing noise. the car is a v6, camry se, 2012. i've spent over 160k on toyota's in the last 14 years. request assisatance as soon as possible... it sounds as though ther is hail or big rain drops hitting the roof. *tr

I have been experiencing a knock/tap/clunk sound coming from the roof in my 2012 toyota camry se, i have reported this issue to toyota and the car has been at the dealership over 4 times to try to resolve the issue, the noise gets louder as time passes, it seams this is a structural problem and are not informing the customers as thousands of cars are being sold, with no tsb issued, taking off the headliner multiple times has created additional noises. *tr

Excessive frame cracking noise. has been serviced at dealership and they are telling me its a factory issue and there will be a service bulletin issued specific to problem. since the service appointment the car windshield is also making noises. the car is 2 months old with 2000miles on it and should not have to be serviced repeatedly. *tr

Steering lacks on-center feel and this is particularly noticeable at highway speed. car wanders/darts left and right requiring constant corrective steering to keep car on course. this could be dangerous because even momentary lack of attention to the problem can cause the car to change direction significantly. *tr

I purchased my car in july of 2012 and never drove it at night until about a month later. i was shocked to see that when you are driving in an unlighted area there is a very dark shadow that goes across the entire top half of the windshield which inhibits your view greatly. i have complained to the dealership twice about this and they tell me there is nothing they can do. i told them that i can barely see beyond 10 feet of the road unless i have my high beams on and was concerned of having an accident from this. well i did have an accident the other night and hopefully someone will listen to me now. someone had left a car illegally parked on an on ramp and when i was driving home the other night i never saw the car parked there do to the poor lighting from my car and as i was trying to merge into the travel lane i slammed into the parked car. fortunately i was not injured however the next person may not be as fortunate and i cannot ignore this. they have to do something about their headlights on the new toyota camry that causes the windshield to have a dark shadow across the top half at night. both my husband and close friend have seen what happens to the windshield at night and they agreed it greatly inhibits your view of the road. *tr

In september 2012 i experienced a flattening out of the acceleration. turning at a very low speed the car did not accelerate (this still occurs off and on). it is quite dangerous because there is no warning to the car behind me that i am no longer moving forward. it is like a stalling out which last around 5 seconds or so. very unnerving but only seems to happen when i am going slow and turning the wheel. *tr

The car is very difficult to keep in a straight line, particularly at 70 mph and when driving in the passing lane on the open highway. i must correct my steering constantly, to keep the car from trying to go left. if you look away for just a moment, you will find yourself bearing left without even thinking about it. my dealer has been fully cooperating so far, but there have not been any correction of the problem. i have taken test drives with their service people, and even had the toyota factory service rep drive the car with me. he ordered the tow in to be adjusted and the tires rotated. had that done a few days ago and now the car constantly needs pressure on the wheel, toward the right, to keep it going straight down the road. it is most noticeable while you are in the passing lane at 70 mph. yesterday i made a trip to a city about 90 miles away. coming home i was in the left lane most of the time. i ended up with a really bad cramp in my left arm from holding constant right pressure on the wheel for about an hour. you don't dare look anywhere but straight ahead as you must constantly keep the steering corrected to stay in your lane. i believe this is a real safety issues as your total attention must be given to keeping the car in a straight line. if you are distracted, for even a moment, or look to either side you end up quickly driving out of your lane. not a good thing, particularly in heavy traffic at 70 mph! in the mean time, there appear to be many of us out there having this same drive-ability problem, and there is not yet any solution from toyota that can be applied. i encourage other with this same problem to keep pursuing toyota for a solution. this is the first year for their electric steering assist, and it really does need to have something done to alleviate this very unsafe driving condition. *tr

I have had the vehicle in the toyota shop multiple times about the popping in the sun roof. toyota can not confirm that the rattling in the sun roof is stable enough not to cause safety issues. *tr

I was driving at 60 mph on highway but suddenly the engine revved all the way to 7000 rpm and the car jerked violently. i put my foot off the accelerator but the engine still stays at 5000 rpm and doesn't go back down to normal. had to pull over to the shoulder with emergency light on. tried to get back on the highway but at 35 to 40 mph, the engine made loud revving noise and the rpm jumped to 7000 again. had to pull over again and call for a tow truck. *tr

I was making a left hand turn when i was t-boned by an older honda odyssey. my drivers side got messed up. i hit my head against the glass and got some bruising. my concern is that neither of my airbags deployed and i have curtain and with the impact at least the curtain airbag should have deployed. *tr

My 2012 camry se has recently began to have tire pressure warnings. i took the vehicle to the dealer where i purchased it and was assured that it was only the change in temperature that was causing the warning light to come on. the dealer adjusted the tire pressures and released the vehicle. the next day the problem returned indicating that a different tire was the cause (a different icon on the display). i returned to the dealer and was again insured that it was only the change in temperature that was causing the warning light to come on. this time the dealer adjusted the tire pressures over the recommended pressures to try to compensate for the temperature changes, being in southern california i felt this was not a very valid assessment but left it to the dealer to adjust the tire pressures again. one week went by and again the warning light was on and again a third icon was illuminated and the warning light was on. i returned to the dealer and they took the car into the service bay. the tech told me that indeed one tire was low and that he had removed the tire, checked it completely by dunking it in a water tank but could not find any air leaking. the dealer adjusted the tire pressure for the third time and increased the air pressure even more than the last time. so after three trips to the dealer they insured me that nothing was wrong with the sensing system, the temperature change must be causing the warning light, one tire was leak tested with no leak results and i was sent home again with the tires inflated 3 to 4 psi over the recommended manufacturers setting. i was told that if it happened again to bring it back and they would need the car for the day to try to figure out what the issue is with the vehicle. i drive around worried about getting a flat or a tire or wheel failing while i'm driving. the tires are michelin primacy mxv4 p215-55-r17 on alloy rims. *tr

This auto is the most uncomfortable and least safe car that i have ever driven and i have been driving for 60 years, every slight imperfection in the road is felt and loud noises come from under the car.when it hits a bump the car bounces and makes me feel unsafe while driving. i have been back to the dealer two times (penn toyota) , the first time i drove with a technician he said" the dealer should have sold me an avalon as they drive better", and they have other shocks that they can install", when we got back to the dealership the service agent ([xxx]) stated all was up to spec and it was only my opinion that the car did not drive smoothly. i contacted toyota hq and spoke to mr. ashby and he arranged a visit with the service mgr. (jimmy miga ) , we took a ride in another camry on the premises and then drove my car and found the other car to drive much smoother than mine, he lowered the tire pressure in all four tires and said it might help, it doesn't. the lowering of the tire pressure creates other problems,such as less gas mileage, tire wear and could cause a blowout, he said he would arrange for a toyota engineer to come and check my car. i have an appt with one on 11/20/12. i hope that toyota can do something to correct this problem, but i have little hope as all i ever heard from anyone i spoke to is that " it is up to spec or it is normal and it is only my opinion that the ride is not up to par with other new cars that i have driven." *tr

I have been experiencing a knock/tap/clunk sound coming from the roof in my 2012 toyota camry se v6 from the rear end of the car. its got 11600 miles on it and i started noticing the sound around the time i took it in for the 10000 mile service. i hear the sound every time i drive up or down an incline at an angle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25-40 mph, the vehicle began jerking abnormally and would not shift into gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer informed her that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the transmission was replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and covered the costs of the transmission replacement. the failure mileage was approximately 300. the current mileage was approximately 600. the vin was unavailable.

I am unable to stay in control of the steering. it seems to go where it wants. car veers to the right or the left and i am constantly having to re-adjust the steering. problem more noticeable in windy conditions. dealership says they have had no similar complaints on the camry se. they have done 4 re-alignments and replaced the tires and the problem still exists. seems reasonable that if not corrected, the problem will only get worse to the point of being extremely dangerous in wintry weather. *tr

My 2012 toyota camery se limited edition wanders all of the time. the car never tracks straight. also none of the nose body lines match. i have brought back the car to the dealer, tarbox toyota, ri, and was told that the car was test driven. also that the car was in spec. although i was never presented with any documented paperwork. as for the bodylines i was told that this wasn't a bently. that none of the bodylines on any car match. i feel as though i was brushed off. *tr

I went to pick up my vehicle on september 3, 2012. on the way i found the vehicle was rigid and the suspension was not working properly. when car hit various imperfections in the road there was a banging noise and the car would vibrate. i felt dizzy as during my time spent driving car. the car seems unsafe to use. this should not occur on a vehicle that cost $31k and on the first day that i am driving vehicle. in addition the steering felt more weighted on the left as opposed to the right. when i turned left there was greater resistance. i contacted the customer relations manager that same day and he indicated he felt it maybe a tire pressure problem. he then stated that i should bring the car in for service department to see what the issue is. i later discovered that the radio sound fluctuated. i had contacted the service department to confirm my appointment and discovered that an appointment was never made. i notified toyota main office and they provided me with a case # [xxx]. the main office at toyota indicated that they would contact the customer relations manager. i will be going to advantage toyota in valley stream, ny on 9/8/12. please have someone investigate the issue regarding the suspension on these vehicles. i don't want someone else to incur the same issues i have. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I recently purchase a new toyota camry xle. i wish to report a condition that exists in the design of the mechanism which holds the trunk lid in the upright position while unloading or loading articles into or outof the trunk my experience is as follows: i have put items into the trunk on occasion (its a new car), and it has always been on a level surface. once while i had raised the trunk lid in my garage it dropped done and i was able to stop it and put it back up. there is a full upright position for the trunk lid which i would assume that is the most secure position. however it is a position that is rather high to reach (i am 5' 11" tall.) it is a stretch for me. i would assume that a person of a smaller height or a child would be not able to reach this position for safety. i recently came back from the store and parked in front my home on a slight inclined driveway and opened the trunk lid to what i was use to in my garage which was level. w\hen i reached in to remove the groceries the trunk lid fell down with great amount of speed and hit the bridge of my dose. it missed my glasses by an eighth of an inch but knocked them off. i put my hand to my nose and it was bleeding and spent the next hour trying to stopped the bleeding since i am on aspirin therapy. we ended up going to the emg. room to see if i needed stitches. it ended up being a deep abrasion so they put some colliod material on raise up the scab to have less scaring. had my glasses shattered i would probably received more severe injuries. they wanted to do an mri exam to see if i had other injuries which i declined because of my medical work experience, l did not feel the extra cost for the mri was justified, but would have been an extra expense for someone who would not know the what value of the test in a similar situation. contacted toyota, less than helpful. prevent further injuries. *tr

Entering a driveway at 2mph the car accelerated to approximately 30mph and struck a brick wall. the air bags deployed causing injury and the car was totaled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry le. the contact stated that she was unable to see out of the factory rear window tint. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the failure was with the factory window tint. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 11 and the current mileage was 6,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that when looking out of the rear window, the defrost lines going across the window and the tint caused the contact to see multiple head lights. the contact stated that one headlight would appear as twenty various headlights, disorientating the driver. the contact took the vehicle to multiple dealers and was told that the design was normal. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage 4,588.

While driving under normal driving conditions the paint on the lower plastic bumper has been hit with road debris and is causing small chipping in the paint. it seems the paint on the plastic parts is very susceptible to chipping. no chipping has occurred on the metal hood or body. *js

Steering is vague and not predictable. never had a car with elec. steering. car follows its own course. it takes a lot of attentions to keep it on the road. i think its something to check out. did not go to the dealer yet. *tr during a test drive at the dealer, they did confirm there was a problem. however, there was no remedy to fit it. updated 08/27/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated that another vehicle drove in front of her and she crashed into the side of that vehicle while driving 40 mph. none of the air bags deployed during the crash. the contact suffered from soreness in her neck due to the crash. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where it was being inspected. the failure and current mileages were 6,200.

I want to bring to your attention a concern that is primarily one of safety but which also involves poor and misleading information by toyota related to the blu-logic cell-phone connection system included as a feature on my new 2012 camry hybrid. my concern stems from the fact that the blu-logic system, obviously coined to sound like bluetooth, and even listed on some dealer websites as a bluetooth connection, is misleadingly described as handsfree communication and a handsfree solution in the separate brochure provided by toyota. in actuality, the system as such is at best only 50% ?handsfree. only incoming calls may be engaged in without cell phone in hand. outgoing calls may be initiated handsfree only if ones cell phone itself is equipped with voice-activated dialing, a 4g-type feature i would estimate only a fairly small minority currently possess. so the de-facto reality of the blu-logic system is that it forces most drivers into the unsafe practice of manually initiating outgoing calls by manually dialing with cell phones in hand. but in a deceptive omission, the toyota guides do not even mention the possibility of making calls in this manner. indeed, the phone-bank rep i spoke to told me, presumably with a straight face, that it was not possible to do so, even though i have accomplished it on several occasions. it is hard not to see this omission of both service and information as a cynical evasion by toyota, part of a cost-cutting effort to appear to offer handsfree in-car cell-phone service, a la bluetooth, while actually providing an unsafe system which forces a driver to use hands to make calls. and part of this evasion appears to include a cover-up when a customer raises the issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2012 toyota camry se. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a delayed response when the accelerator pedal was engaged and within seconds the vehicle abruptly accelerated. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three different times for the identical failure. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 3. updated 1/17/13 *cn updated 01/24/13

On april 30th 2012 my camry 2012 was hit as i was making a uturn to pick up my son from school 35 mph /upon impact the car did not stop, went over the median, into the bush area, at the meantime i tried to put the car in park, the car did not stop, turned off the engine, the car did not stop, the car did not pick up speed, the whole time i was breaking but the car would not stop, it finally came to full stop upon impacting a tree. the police came and filled a report. was surprised to see my car on the other side of the road by a tree. my car was taken to toyota collision center in arlington tx. it took them 31 days to fix a brand new camry 2012 that was supposed to be done in 2 weeks according to them. they tell me there is nothing wrong with the car. i have driven camrys for more than 2 decades. i know if there is a problem. i contacted toyota corporate, they have sent an engineer specialist to check the car. they are not disclosing any information to me, they say you have to wait till you receive in mail. according to their engineer specialist, he says the recording box(something new with new camrys) there was more than one collision recorded. there was a time lapse! i have not picked up my car because i totally feel unsafe with that car!!! this had never happened to me!!! no one on earth can tell me there was nothing wrong with that car. i almost hit my son and his friend!!! the lawyers tell me since i have not hurt anyone and gotten hurt myself, there is nothing they can do. i ask you to please help me with this case! i feel if something like this happens in the highway and i kill someone or myself, then lawyers and toyota will do something. i need help before it is too late. thank you for listening.

It sometimes will not shift into normal reverse. on these occasions, when you shift into reverse ,it will not move or creep slowly back as it normally does. it feels like a brake is on and you must push hard on the gas to get the car to back up at all. the car then lunges backward until you take your foot off the gas and it will jerk to a stop without you even touching the brakes. this is scary when you are in a parking space at a retail store,restaurant ,etc. and have someone parked on both sides of you. you cant back up slowly,only can lurch out of your parking spot and hope no pedestrians or vehicles are coming by. i finally got the car to do this at the dealer lot in des moines,by driving and parking for 48 minutes. now the dealer saw the problem dealer tech backed the car up for a block with one foot on the gas and one on the brake, as i told him if he drove forward for 50 feet it would snap out of the problem and we would be trying to recreate it again. no probs show on scope tests toyota has no idea what it is. bought the car 03/24/2012 dealer has had it to look at over 18 days already in and out. my wife is terrified to drive it as this happened to her in the parking lot at work.. *js

Car shakes very aggressively on freeway with grooves. it is major security concern as car doesn't fell safe at all. being a family car, we are not comfortable using this car anymore. toyota is not willing to look into this and told us this is normal for the car. i have driven 7 different cars of different make and models and none of them behave in this manner on freeway. *js

Started the car and had several brake warning lights on instrument cluster. took car to dealer and they retrieved a code of c1214. they could not find a problem. before they cleared the code and while i had the warning lights, i had no regenerative braking. only the friction brakes worked, which considerably lengthened the stopping distance. now i no longer have any confidence in the car.

My 2012 camry hybrid steers hard to the left when braking when the road is crowned along the passenger side of the vehicle. i have taken it in for repair three times since i purchased it in december. first two times the dealer said that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and that toyota hadn€™t registered similar complaints from other owners. the most recent visit to the dealer had a different result. on may 18th the dealer acknowledge that there was a problem with the regenerative braking system and that toyota was aware of the problem. the dealer opened an investigation with toyota and toyota admitted that other owners are having similar problems with their 2012 tch. toyota and the dealer have no solutions. the vehicle is unsafe and no solutions exist. *tt

The wind buffeting that occurs in this car is unbearable. this causes an unsupportable pressure that you feel in your ears and head. speaking while one of the rear windows is open is also impossible because our voices will echo. *tr

A short time after i took delivery of the car and i parked it on my driveway which has a small climb to the garage. the car was parked with the rear end lower than the front. when i opened the trunk to unload it and released the trunk lid it came down and hit me in the head. it happens every time when the trunk is opened under the same conditions and sometimes when the car is level. obviously the trunk lid needs a tighter spring. *tr

This is a rental vehicle provided by lia toyota northampton, ma. i had been shopping and opened and close the trunk lid several times. when i returned home i parked in my driveway which has an upward slant to it. i opened the trunk lid and removed three bags of groceries from the trunk before the trunk lid closed on its own accord striking me in the face just above my nose with enough force to cause facial bleeding and a prolonged headache. a slight difference in where i was standing could have resulted in my passing out or more damage to my person. it appears that the pneumatics do not have enough strength to hold up the trunk lid on other than a flat surface. a child could lose fingers or a limb if the trunk lid closed in this manner on them. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph at night with the low beam headlights activated and noticed that the headlights inadequately illuminated the road. the failure led to reduced visibility. the dealer was notified and they stated that the headlights could possibly be adjusted. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 155.

I was driving aprox 30 mph when a ford f150 truck ran a stop sign and i t boned them. none of the airbags deployed. it hit hard enough to break the windshield. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle increased rpms unexpectedly and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,300 and the current mileage was 1,306.

The rear window reflects all the defroster lines when a car is behind you. so when looking out the rear window and there is 1 car you see 20 lines of lights and if there is 2 cars you see 40 lines of lights and so on. this clearly does not let you see out of rear window clearly. it is also very distracting and can cause an accident since you can not see out of your rear window. *tr

I enter into a parking lot behind a cluster of homes, a car was behind me and the driver indicated that i was going at less than 3-5 miles per hour. i park the car and all of the sudden the car accelerated, went over the parking bump and over a wood safety wall, over some bushes and landed 2 feet down, damaging the homes and a couple of heating units. i pressed the brake but the car kept on accelerating. this car should not be in the market. *tr

When driving the car and slowing to a stop or accelerating from a stop there is a loud hollow clunk noise from the back of the car. we've taken it to two dealerships and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. we were told it was normal suspension rebound noises. we noticed the noise at 158 miles and we are well over 2000 miles on the car and we still are hearing the noise. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. the contact stated the transmission became stuck between second and third gear. when the failure occurred the contact had to pull over and restart the vehicle in order for the transmission to respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated paddle shifting on the steering wheel was determined to have caused the failure. the contact did not agree because the paddle shifting was never used. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 50 and the current mileage was 1,800.

If the car sits for several hours and i go for a drive, the first dip in the road that i hit at approximately 20-30 mph will make my front suspension make a loud solitary hollow metal clunk noise. if i drive around and hit the exact same dip again, there will be no unusual noise. if i continue to drive the car, i will occasionally hear the noise from the front end of the car, though not as loud, when i drive over dips at approximately 20-30 mph. this happens the majority days that i drive the car. i have had the car looked at by two toyota dealerships and a toyota engineering team. they have all been unable to replicate the problem and they have visually inspected the front suspension of the car. they have said everything is normal. i have used my cell phone to video record the event happening and have showed this to them. they are unable to say what is causing the noise and no one has changed out any parts in the front suspension. *tr

I was braking on turning into a parking spot? but instead of braking it was like i had hit the accelerator. i kept stomping the break but it would not slow down only accelerated. the car went up over the curb into a metal fence and almost hit a brick wall. i've never experienced anything like this with any car i've ever had and i've had quite a few toyota's and a lot of them have been camrys.

Accelerating from a stop the vehicle will sometimes move about 10 feet and then hesitate for about 1 to 2 seconds. it will then accelerate normally. the intermittent hesitation could be dangerous.

Trunk fall on your head.

2012 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to recall appointment cancelled due to unavailability of parts. *smd

My camry was one of the camry effected by the evacuator hose dysfunction which left my car drenched in water and the air bag censor was damaged. there was mildew growth in my car and my car extensively damaged and connectors corroded. there needed to be massive repair of my car which left is flawed and value greatly depreciated i am again having problems as my car trunk does not close. it seems to be due to the trunk opening switch which is damaged. it happened first time around 20 december and it happened again today with the trunk not closing my car has suffered extensive damage due to the manufacturing fault and it is my right to a new car which is undamaged and toyota is not cooperating with the repairs not alone changing the car.