Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari 12cilindri vs Honda Accord
How the Ferrari 12cilindri and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Ferrari 12cilindri vs Honda Accord: the Ferrari has 0 complaints over 2 years and 2 glass recalls, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, 38 recalls, and 162 crash-related reports. The Accord also shows 146 injuries and 3 deaths in the data. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari 12cilindri or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari 12cilindri
The Ferrari 12cilindri is a low-volume exotic car with no owner complaints filed over two years, so there is no real-world failure pattern to study. It has two recalls, both for side and rear glass, which suggests a possible visibility or sealing concern. Living with it means very little public reliability data, so a pre-purchase inspection is your main protection.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,524 complaints over ten years, or about 452 per year. Owners report engine, electrical, forward collision avoidance, fuel, and other problems, and the data includes 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Recalls cover hybrid power control software, spare tires, seat belt retractors, occupant sensors, and fuel pumps.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari 12cilindri | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 2 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 452.4 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 146 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 3 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Ferrari 12cilindri
No component data available.
The only recall subjects on record for the Ferrari 12cilindri are side and rear glass. That points to possible issues with the side or rear windows, which can affect visibility and weather sealing. A buyer should confirm both recalls were completed.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report sudden warning lights for brakes, hill descent, and ABS, followed by loss of speed. Others describe rattling noises while accelerating and rough transitions between EV and gas modes. These symptoms can mean expensive engine or hybrid system repairs.
Complaints include electronic power steering and braking failing together at highway speeds, and a tire failure after a TPMS warning was supposedly fixed. Electrical faults like these can disable safety aids without warning.
Owners say the system can fail to resolve a threat, and some report sudden braking or warnings under adaptive cruise control. This matters because a driver may not be able to rely on the car to brake or warn consistently.
Fuel and propulsion complaints appear 602 times, and there is a recall for the fuel pump. A failing fuel pump can cause stalling or loss of power, which is a serious safety concern at speed.
“Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not…”
“Vehicle makes rattling noises while accelerating similar to a diesel engine also rough transitions between EV mode and Gas mode also when you press the charge button the engine makes a very noticeable jerk once it’s on ,Honda does not want to fix my issue and…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Ferrari 12cilindri — 2 recalls
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2025-2026 12Cilindri vehicles. The rear and side windows have less than 70% light transmittance which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
The risk: Windows with insufficient light transmittance can impair the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will replace the black rear and side windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. The manufacturer's number for this recall is RC 95.
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2025-2026 12Cilindri vehicles. The rear and side windows have less than 70% light transmittance which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
The risk: Windows with insufficient light transmittance can impair the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will replace the black rear and side windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. The manufacturer's number for this recall is RC 95.
Honda Accord — 38 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identificati…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
The risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipat…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint sys…
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura R…
The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls ar…
Buyer analysis
Ferrari 12cilindri or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Ferrari 12cilindri has 0 complaints per year versus about 452 per year for the Honda Accord, so the Ferrari shows far fewer reported issues in this data. In practice, the Accord has a large, documented pattern of engine, electrical, and safety-system complaints, while the Ferrari has almost no owner feedback to judge. That difference means the Accord buyer has more known problems to check, but also more public information to use.
Key differences
- The Ferrari 12cilindri has 0 complaints and 2 recalls, both for side and rear glass, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls across many systems.
- Honda Accord owners report engine stalling, rough hybrid transitions, and simultaneous power steering and brake failure, while the Ferrari has no owner complaint text on record.
- The Accord has 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths in the data, while the Ferrari has 0 in each category.
- Accord recalls include hybrid power control software, fuel pump, seat belt retractor, and occupant sensor, while Ferrari recalls are limited to visibility glass.
- Check that both side and rear glass recalls were performed, and look for leaks, wind noise, or poor sealing around those windows.
- Since there are no owner complaints, ask for a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on glass, seals, and any signs of water intrusion.
- Test the hybrid system for rough transitions between EV and gas mode, rattling while accelerating, and any jerking when the charge button is pressed.
- Check for warning lights related to brakes, ABS, hill descent, and forward collision avoidance, and confirm the fuel pump and hybrid power control recalls were completed.
Before you buy
- For the Ferrari 12cilindri, verify both visibility glass recalls were done and inspect side and rear windows for leaks or noise.
- For the Honda Accord, confirm all recalls are closed, especially hybrid power control software, fuel pump, seat belt retractor, and occupant sensor.
- On the Accord, scan for stored codes in the engine, electrical, and forward collision avoidance systems, and test drive at highway speeds.
- On either car, ask for a complete service history and a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with that model.
- Check the NHTSA VIN lookup for open recalls and review the complaint patterns for the exact model year you are considering.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Ferrari 12cilindri | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 0 | 109 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Ferrari 12cilindri or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari 12cilindri vs Honda Accord
- Ferrari 12cilindri total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Ferrari 12cilindri total recalls
- 2
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Ferrari 12cilindri avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari 12cilindri
- Honda Accord top complaint area
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