2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry hybrid. While driving 70 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact checked the rear brakes and found them to be very hot. The vehicle was taken to billion auto- toyota (4101 w 12th st, sioux falls, de 57106, 605-309-0979) where it was diagnosed that the brake pads were stuck. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 210160578. The failure mileage was approximately 24,250. *tt consumer stated there is friction on brake pads. Updated 12/18/18*jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2018

“About a dozen times in the last year, the car was put in park and the engine was turned off using the on/off button, but then later in the night, it was noticed that the engine was running! The car was in the garage and the key was in the house at the time.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2018

“When driving on local roads, the ABS, slip and warning lights would come on suddenly. I would experience a severe decrease in brake function (I would need to slam on the brakes to get them to apply properly). This happened four times before the service center was able to diagnose a failed ABS actuator. This is apparently a known issue for the camry hybrids, as toyota issued an extended warranty for 2006-2011 camry hybrids for this very problem. (unfortunately, I have a 2012 hybrid and the service center would like to charge me over $3k (!) to fix this issue.).”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2017

“As I cruise on highway at 70 miles per hour, the hybrid traction battery starts to make mini rapid progressively loud explosions like the back of my rear seat is about to explode. To alleviate this I have to slow down to about 65 miles per hour. I have contacted toyota and the dealerships but are unwilling to investigate the cause. This car is still under warranty.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2017

“The doors opens when the car is in motion although they are locked. By mistake I pulled the handle when it was in motion and the door opened it t happened on a city street. Toyota employees said that it is normal, but any car should open the doors when it is motion.”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2017

“The car was in a major accident, over $12,000 front end damage in a front end collision. A car pulled in front of our car from a side street. The air bags did not inflate which is what is prompting this inquiry.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2016

“Our sunroof exploded and shattered as we where driveing in hannibal,mo.we had too slow down and almost stop because of light. On 11/1/2016. It was a cold day .we did not know what happened till my husband open up the sunroof cover and all the glass started too fall down on us. We where not aware that this happened too others. We will never buy another car with a sunroof.we had too put tape on it too try keep from flying off in another person car.we want too inform you so maybe you can get car dealership or the sunroof factory too replace or warn people of this defect.in there product.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2016