2012 Toyota Camry: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Feb 27, 2025 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

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)

Filed Aug 20, 2020 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · NH

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.

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 36,000 miles · IL · crash

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.

Filed Apr 22, 2018 · 40,000 miles · GA · crash

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.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 40,000 miles · NJ · crash

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

Filed May 5, 2016 · Acceleration · 45,000 miles · MD · crash

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.

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Acceleration · 37,000 miles · MI

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!!!

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · IL · crash

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.

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 9,909 miles · TN · crash

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.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Acceleration · 22,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · 31,400 miles · OH · crash

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.