2012–2017 XV50 (7th generation)
2012–2017 Toyota Camry Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The 2012–2017 Toyota Camry key fob takes a CR2032 (smart key); some basic remote-head keys use CR1632. Check the old battery coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.
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The 2012–2017 Toyota Camry key fob takes a CR2032 (smart key); some basic remote-head keys use CR1632. Check the old battery coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.
Replacing the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry key fob battery
- Pry the fob open gently at the seam with a small flathead screwdriver or a coin, working around the edge. Many fobs have a hidden release slot near the key ring or emergency-key blade.
- Note the battery orientation (usually positive side up) before removing the old cell.
- Avoid touching the new battery's faces with bare fingers; skin oils can shorten its life.
- If the fob doesn't work after replacement, check that the battery is seated fully and the contacts weren't bent. Most vehicles do not need re-pairing after a battery change.
Which Toyota Camry model years does this cover?
These key fob battery specifications apply to every Toyota Camry built from 2012 through 2017 — the XV50 (7th generation), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry
- 2012Generation launch; hybrid (AVV50) joins the lineup with 43/39 mpg (LE)
- 2014.5Mid-year 'SE Sport' package added
- 2015Facelift year: revised tire-pressure monitoring system introduced alongside the new sheetmetal and interior
- 2015–2017Major facelift: nearly every exterior panel except the roof changed, new interior, stiffer structure/suspension, new XSE trim with 18-in wheels. Mechanical specs (oil, filters, wipers, bulbs) carry over.
- 2016Carries over with no significant changes from the 2015 facelift; a Camry Special Edition trim added
2012–2017 Toyota Camry key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry key fob take?
- A single CR2032 (smart key); some basic remote-head keys use CR1632. Check the old battery coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry key fob?
- This fob takes a CR2032 (smart key); some basic remote-head keys use CR1632. Check the old battery, so start there. The two cells share a 20 mm diameter but differ in thickness, and the thicker one does not always seat in a housing built for the thinner.
How do you open a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry key fob?
- Slide out the mechanical emergency key first, which usually releases a catch, then part the halves with a plastic pry tool or a coin wrapped in tape. A screwdriver will mark the case and can crack the seam.
Sources
- Toyota technical data, Camry XV50 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota parts catalog, 04152-YZZA1 oil filter element (parts.toyota.com)
- NHTSA TSB library, T-SB-0034-14 torque converter shudder
- TirePressure.org, 2012 Toyota Camry placard pressures
- Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Camry / Camry Hybrid EPA ratings
- Toyota USA Newsroom, 2015 Camry redesign