2012 Toyota Camry: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 1, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CT

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

Filed Sep 1, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

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.

Filed Mar 15, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · LA

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.

Filed Dec 9, 2022 · Brakes · VA

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.

Filed Mar 21, 2020 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · OH

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

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 123,687 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Sep 3, 2018 · 77,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Sep 17, 2017 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · FL

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..

Filed May 13, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 61,300 miles · HI

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.

Filed May 13, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 61,380 miles · HI

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.

Filed Jul 16, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MD

Abs, brake light came on

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 81,350 miles · AL

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.