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Service bulletins for the 2012 Toyota Camry

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

566 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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T-SB-0187-12 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. TIRES. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat tires, due to reinforced sidewalls, it is possible to drive for up to 100 miles (160 km) at speeds less than 55 mph (90 km/h) with little or no damage to the tire.
T-SB-0151-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Some 2012 ? 2013 model year North American produced (NAP) Camry and Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a knocking, popping, ticking, or snapping noise from the moon roof area while driving. The repair procedure included in this bulletin has been developed to address this condition.
T-TT-0268-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer complains of Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair phone, Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
T-TT-0234-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
T-TT-0277-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. STEERING. VSC MIL "ON" with DTC C1433. Steering angle value in ABS/TRAC ECU is -1044 degrees or 1044 degrees and does not change as steering wheel is turned.
T-TT-0262-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil. Due to the improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicle that require this oil.
T-SB-0087-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. For vehicles that are used under certain severe operating conditions, the HV Battery Cooling Fan may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or other debris that can reduce the efficiency of the HV Battery Cooling System. HV Battery Cooling Fan maintenance and cleaning should be performed to address this condition.
T-SB-0005-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform an update.
T-TT-0432-17_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. TT: Rev2 Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstructing the air inlet. Refer to the information below to address this issue.
ZG5_POL17-01_War2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-01: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power moon roof, power sliding doors or power hatch are inoperative from the overhead console switches or require excessive pressure on the overhead console switches to operate. Due to parts availability this Warranty Enhancement Program will be launched in 2 phases.
ZG5 Dealer Packa2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer Package: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage on the Overhead Console Switch Assembly on Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles.
ZG5 Dealer Email2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage on the Overhead Console Switch Assembly on Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles.
ZG5 Region Lette2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT. Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Overhead Console Switch Assembly operation in Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated the switches become inoperative or require excessive pressure to operate.
ZG5 Region Email2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Region Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage on the Overhead Console Switch Assembly on Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna vehicles.
ZG5 Dealer Daily2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Daily Message: Warranty Enhancement Program ? ZG5 Certain 2012 Model Year Camry and Camry Hybrid Vehicles Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year Sienna Vehicles Extension of Warranty Coverage for Overhead Console Switch Assembly.
T-TT-0365-15_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TT: Rev2 A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 or P1AC000 stored in the memory. Some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the HV Battery. Modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
T-SB-0033-14_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 08, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 - 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part.
T-SB-0044-16_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 07, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is NOT necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to remove the trapped moisture.
T-SB-0034-142018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Some 2012 ? 2014 Camry vehicles with a U760 transmission may exhibit a brief shudder intermittently while driving under light loads between approximately 25 and 50 mph. The torque converter and Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic have been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Please follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
T-SB-0033-142018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part.
T-SB-0036-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin includes basic procedures for inspecting and adjusting World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) level at normal vehicle operating temperature.
T-SB-0032-142018-04-02. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Some Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise when turning and/or driving over uneven road surfaces. A new improved service part insulator for the front strut is available to reduce the possibility of the dust boot becoming wedged between the strut shaft bumper and strut shaft.; Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition
T-TT-0435-172018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
T-TT-0365-15 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TT: A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 or P1AC000 stored in the memory. Some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the HV Battery. Modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
ZE5_Dealer Packa2018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Dealer Package: Date 02/15/18 ZE5 previously stated that LSC E03 had to be completed prior to performing ZE5. LSC E03 is now expired and is no longer a prerequisite for ZE5. Language stating this requirement has been removed.

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