Toyota Camry 2012 — Verified Specs, Fluids & OBD2
2.5L I4 • Gasoline
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Every figure on this Toyota Camry 2012 page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.
The Toyota Camry 2012 uses Toyota Genuine 0W-20 engine oil. Its battery is group 35 (BCI), rated at 600A cold-cranking amps. It is powered by a 2.5L I4 engine. Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.
Engine temperature over limits — check coolant level, thermostat and radiator.
Related codes: P0217
ECU detects insufficient oil pressure — check oil level and sensor.
Related codes: P0522
Oil pressure below critical threshold — stop the engine and check immediately.
Related codes: P0524
Faulty ECU processor — requires specialist workshop diagnosis.
Related codes: P0606
Throttle actuator motor circuit open — loss of throttle response.
Related codes: P2100
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All documented fault codes for this vehicle
The most documented diagnostic codes for this model, by system and severity. Tap a code for the full guide.
60 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.
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642 owner complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Toyota Camry 2012. These are real, verified reports submitted by vehicle owners.
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 SOM…
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 P…
ON 1/8/13 I WAS GOING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH AND I NOTICED PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT WAS ON ,WITH AN ADULT IN PASSENGER SEAT. I TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT CHECKED OK. ON 12/23/13 I WAS ON HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH AND I NOTICED PA…
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…
Source: NHTSA complaints database (U.S. data.gov). Figures shown for model year 2012.
Manufacturer torque values for safety-critical fasteners on the Toyota Camry 2012.
| Component | System | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft R&R — Cam Phaser Bolt | engine | 65.0 Nm |
| Camshaft R&R — Camshaft Pulley Bolt | engine | 74.0 Nm |
| Timing Belt Kit — Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | engine | 80.0 Nm |
| Timing Belt Tensioner — Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | engine | 75.0 Nm |
| Timing Belt — Camshaft Position Sensor | engine | 10.0 Nm |
| Timing Belt — Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | engine | 125.0 Nm |
| Variable Valve Timing Actuator — Cam Phaser Bolt | engine | 65.0 Nm |
| Catalytic Converter - California — Exhaust Flange Bolts | exhaust | 45.0 Nm |
| Catalytic Converter - California — Flange Bolts | exhaust | 50.0 Nm |
| Catalytic Converter - Direct Fit — Exhaust Flange Bolts | exhaust | 45.0 Nm |
| Catalytic Converter - Direct Fit — Flange Bolts | exhaust | 50.0 Nm |
| Catalytic Converter - Universal — Exhaust Flange Bolts | exhaust | 45.0 Nm |
| Catalytic Converter - Universal — Flange Bolts | exhaust | 50.0 Nm |
| O2 Sensor - Downstream — Exhaust Flange Bolts | exhaust | 45.0 Nm |
| O2 Sensor - Downstream — Flange Bolts | exhaust | 50.0 Nm |
| O2 Sensor - Upstream — Exhaust Flange Bolts | exhaust | 45.0 Nm |
| O2 Sensor - Upstream — Flange Bolts | exhaust | 50.0 Nm |
| O2 Sensors - All — Exhaust Flange Bolts | exhaust | 45.0 Nm |
| O2 Sensors - All — Flange Bolts | exhaust | 50.0 Nm |
| AC Evaporator — AC Line Fittings | hvac | 20.0 Nm |
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