Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs Toyota Camry
How the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs Toyota Camry: the F12 has 0 complaints over 8 years and 14 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years (about 206/year) and 31 recalls. The Camry's owner reports include stuck ignition keys, hesitation, and brake noise; the F12 has no complaint text but several airbag and brake recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is a low-volume exotic with zero owner complaints filed over eight years, but 14 recalls—mostly for airbag inflators and control modules. That pattern suggests owners rarely report problems to NHTSA, not that the car is trouble-free. For a buyer, the main ownership risk is recall-related safety systems rather than recurring breakdowns reported by owners.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume sedan with 2,056 complaints over ten years, averaging about 206 per year, plus 31 recalls. Owners frequently report power train hesitation, stuck ignition keys, brake noise, and electrical glitches. The volume of complaints reflects both sales volume and real recurring issues that a used-car buyer should expect to encounter.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari F12 Berlinetta | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 14 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
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 F12 Berlinetta
No component data available.
Recalls cover the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator module, which can deploy incorrectly and send debris into the cabin. Buyers should confirm the recall repair was completed, since an unrepaired inflator is a serious safety risk.
The airbag control module has been recalled, meaning it may fail to command airbag deployment in a crash. This is a critical system to verify as repaired before purchase.
A recall on the hydraulic service brakes suggests a potential brake performance issue. Even without owner complaints, buyers should have the brake system inspected and confirm the recall was addressed.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report intermittent ignition keys stuck in the ignition even when the car is in Park, requiring a battery disconnect to remove. Others describe hesitation and shuddering with the check engine light on, pointing to transmission or engine control faults.
Complaints include delayed throttle response—several seconds before the car moves after pressing the accelerator—and repeated hesitation/shuddering. These drivability issues can be dangerous in traffic and may be hard to diagnose.
Owners report the electronic parking brake failing to disengage, requiring a tow, and a clicking/vibrating noise from the brake pedal area that dealers call 'common' on the 2023 Camry. Buyers should test the parking brake and listen for ABS noise.
Multiple systems—stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping, and secondary collision brake—have malfunctioned simultaneously in some cars. This suggests possible gateway ECU or sensor issues that can disable driver aids.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
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 F12 Berlinetta — 14 recalls
The defect: Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 48…
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment…
The risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta,…
The risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September…
The defect: Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 48…
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is…
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has far fewer complaints per year (0 vs. about 206 for the Camry), but that gap is partly due to low production and owner reporting habits. In practice, the Camry has many documented, recurring owner-reported failures, while the F12's main documented risk is a series of airbag and brake recalls.
Key differences
- The Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years (about 206/year), while the F12 has 0 complaints over 8 years—but the F12 is a low-volume exotic, so complaint counts are not directly comparable.
- Camry owners report concrete power train failures like stuck ignition keys and hesitation/shuddering; the F12 has no owner complaint text on record.
- The F12 has 14 recalls, mostly for airbag inflators and control modules; the Camry has 31 recalls, including seats, wheel studs, and occupant classification sensors.
- Camry complaints include brake noise and electronic parking brake failure; the F12 has a hydraulic service brake recall but no owner-reported brake symptoms.
- Check that all airbag inflator and airbag control module recalls have been completed—unrepaired inflators can deploy dangerously.
- Have the hydraulic service brake system inspected and confirm the brake recall remedy was applied, since no owner complaints exist to describe symptoms.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park repeatedly—stuck keys are a reported power train defect that may require battery disconnection.
- Test the electronic parking brake engagement/disengagement and listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area, which owners report as an ABS-related noise.
Before you buy
- For either car, run the VIN through NHTSA to confirm all open recalls are repaired before purchase.
- On the Camry, test drive at various speeds to feel for hesitation or shuddering and watch for a check engine light.
- On the Camry, verify the electronic parking brake releases smoothly and that no brake-pedal clicking noise is present.
- On the F12, ask for documented proof that the airbag inflator and control module recalls were completed by a Ferrari dealer.
- On the F12, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brake system and airbag warning lights, given the recall history.
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 F12 Berlinetta | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 148 |
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 F12 Berlinetta or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs Toyota Camry
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta total recalls
- 14
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN