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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4T4BF1FK9CR171253 · Checked Oct 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 14

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4T4BF1FK9CR•••••• 2012 Toyota CAMRY

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14on this build
530on the model
54builds in total
4involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 2 Air Bags 2 Electrical System 2 Power Train 2

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Air Bags crash Jun 2026
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed uphill during flooding conditions, the vehicle slipped and hydroplaned. The contact attempted to correct the steering but lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to…
Service Brakes crash Jul 2014
The contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. The contact stated the driver pulled into a parking lot and was unable to apply the brakes and crashed into a divider. There was no injuries or a police report. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Electrical System crash Sep 2013
Car totaled in severe accident after ownership of eight months. Airbags did not deploy. I was driving south on mcloughlin blvd in portland or and my toyota was struck from behind by a chrysler with such force that it hit several other cars (believe the police officer said 6.)
Steering Apr 2021
The steering wheel electric problems
Power Train Sep 2020
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the transmission was slipping and the vehicle was shuddering while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact released the accelerator pedal and was able…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4T4BF1FK9CR171253 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.