This page covers 3 recalls, 109 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
14–22 mpg combined
10.7–16.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 7 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2012 Camaro spread fairly evenly across three systems: the engine, electrical system, and airbags each draw a similar share of reports. On the engine side, owners frequently describe throttle and accelerator pedal issues, with the accelerator position sensor losing reliable signal and causing the engine to reduce power. Electrical complaints cover a range of symptoms with no single dominant failure, while airbag reports tend to involve the system not deploying or behaving unexpectedly, with some owners noting the problem persisted after prior repair attempts. A handful of reports also mention transmission vibration returning after service. One isolated report involves an odometer discrepancy discovered at registration rather than a mechanical failure. The throttle/accelerator concern, specifically the engine going into a reduced-power state due to an unreliable pedal position signal, is the most clearly described mechanical pattern across multiple reports.
109
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 recalls, the most serious being an ignition key that can be knocked out of the run position by the driver's knee, shutting off the engine and disabling the airbags in a crash.
The second recall also affects the driver's frontal airbag, but through a different path: an internal electrical contact issue can prevent the airbag from deploying at all if it makes contact with a terminal bar at the moment of a crash, leaving the driver without that protection. Both of these airbag concerns together make occupant restraint the dominant safety theme on this vehicle. The third recall involves power-adjustable front seats on equipped models, where the driver's seat can drop without warning while the vehicle is moving, startling the driver and shifting their position relative to the pedals and steering wheel in a way that can affect vehicle control.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the power seat height adjuster may fall out, causing the driver's or passenger's seat to suddenly drop to its lowest position.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition key can be accidentally knocked out of the run position by the driver's knee, causing the engine to shut off while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the key blade from flip key assemblies and provide two new keys and two key rings per key.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side front air bag contains a shorting bar that may occasionally touch the air bag terminals, potentially causing an electrical interruption.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
