2012 vs 2013 Toyota Camry

Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Recalls

Nothing that 2013 lacks.

13V442000 2012–2013
A clogged air conditioning drain can let water leak onto the airbag control module and short it. NHTSA

After 2012, up to and including 2013.

2013A blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert is offered, and a 6-inch screen becomes standard. Edmunds

Nothing that 2013 lacks.

Nothing that 2012 lacks.

Engines: 2.5L four-cylinder Toyota, a published reference, 3.5L V6 Toyota, 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid Toyota, a published reference
Motors: Electric drive motor Toyota
Batteries: Nickel-metal hydride, 1.6 kWh Toyota, a published reference
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic Toyota, a published reference, Electronic continuously variable (e-CVT) A published reference
Drivetrains: Front-wheel drive A published reference
Trims: LE Toyota, SE Toyota, a published reference, XLE Toyota, Hybrid LE Toyota, Hybrid XLE Toyota

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Nothing that 2013 lacks.

Nothing that 2012 lacks.

Sought after: The 7th gen as a whole All years One source so far

SlashGear reports that Consumer Reports called these cars a wise used car choice. It notes the generation has the most service communications of any, though many are minor. SlashGear