2012 Toyota Camry: brake failure

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 Mar 14, 2022 · Brakes · CA · crash

brake booster brake failed to stop car and cause accident yes accident on Nov. 12, 2016

Filed Aug 2, 2018 · Brakes · 66,000 miles · MA

Our 2012 camry se had approximately 66,000 miles when the brake problem occurred. I was the driving vehicle on the highway on 7/30/18 going 55 MPH when I heard an whistling sound for 2-3 minutes. When I arrived at my destination 10 miles from my home I smelt a burning smell which seemed to come from the left rear wheel. When I touched the wheel it was very hot and would have burned my hand if I left it there. I drove home later and the same thing occurred. I threw some water on it and a cloud of steam arose. I called my mechanic who said it was most likely a stuck disc brake caliber and that he had seen the problem before on 2012 & 2013 camrys. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a seized caliber piston which required the replacement of the left rear caliber, pads and rotor for over $500.00. My concern is that I have never had a safety problem like this occur in any vehicle never mind a fairly new camry which passed a safety inspection at toyota as part of an oil change on 2/20/18 when the vehicle had 63,253 miles. In my opinion there is a defect in the design or in the quality of the brake system which could lead to a brake system fire or brake failure.

Filed May 28, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 132,000 miles · IL · crash

On 5/24/18 at 1435 in chicago il, my 2012 toyota camry fully accelerated through ongoing traffic after lightly depressing the pedal to move forward the brakes did not work and I had to maneuver through oncoming traffic into a grass area across the street to slow down but coming down on the other side hitting another vehicle. Chicago police dept report #jb-282363

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · KY

I was driving with my 5 grandchildren and went to stop at a light and the brakes went all the way to the floor . It really scared all of us ! So when we cut our outing short and got home I checked the brake fluid and it was low so I had to add some . Then the brakes seem to work like they should. This car was bought brand new has never been in a accident and this should not be happening already.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Brakes · 27,000 miles · KY

This is the 2nd time I went to stop and the brakes went all the way to the floor. The first time was about 3 weeks or so ago and I went to the toyota dealer and he couldn't find the problem. There's something wrong with the brakes ! And I transport a handicapped child and 3 more children .

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Brakes · 2,300 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brakes failed to respond without warning and the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to a hospital for treatment of head injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 2,300.

Filed Jan 30, 2014 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH on an icy roadway, the brakes failed. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle and the brakes resumed normally. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000 miles.

Filed Jan 21, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 19,700 miles · VA · crash

My son was driving about 1/2 mile away from home while turning the brake failed and he hit the center curb and further to an on coming (stopped) vehicle. When he realized that the brakes are not working he pressed the emergency brakes that slowed the car. But the damage had already occurred. Our toyota is 2012 and has been routinely maintained by toyota dealerships. Brakes should not fail. We are glad that there was no apparent injury but the car is likely to be totaled. I request toyota to do an investigation on what might have caused the brakes to fail.

Filed Jul 3, 2013 · Brakes · 24,875 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and braking for a traffic stop, the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle lunged forward and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to either detect a trouble code or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,875.

Filed Feb 1, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 16,197 miles · FL · crash

I was moving cars in the driveway when I pulled the camry back in the brakes failed to stop the car and it struck the corner of the garage. I was not going fast enough to even trip the airbag. The dealer claims that there is nothing wrong with the brakes. I know that this same thing has happened in arlington, tx. What can I do to get the car fixed it is only 7 months old and still under warranty?