Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari FF vs Honda Accord
How the Ferrari FF 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 FF vs Honda Accord: The FF has 0 complaints and 11 recalls over 7 years, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years. The Accord also shows 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari FF or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari FF
The Ferrari FF is a low-volume, high-performance luxury car that, based on NHTSA data, has no owner complaints filed over seven years. However, it has 11 recalls, including for passenger-side air bag inflators and hydraulic service brakes. For a buyer, this means the main documented safety actions are recalls, not recurring owner-reported failures. Living with it likely involves staying on top of recall notices rather than managing a stream of complaints.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan and hybrid with 4,524 complaints over ten years, averaging about 452 per year. Owners report issues with the engine, electrical system, forward collision avoidance, and fuel system, with 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Recalls cover hybrid power control software, tires, seat belts, air bag sensors, and fuel pumps. For a buyer, this means many reported problems and a need to check recall history carefully.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari FF | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 11 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 FF
No component data available.
Recalls involve the front passenger-side air bag inflator module and frontal air bags. A defective inflator can cause the air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash. Buyers should confirm these recalls were completed.
Recalls cover hydraulic service brakes. A brake system defect could reduce stopping ability, which is a serious safety concern. Buyers should verify the recall remedy was performed.
There are no owner complaints on record for the Ferrari FF. This does not prove the car is problem-free, but it means buyers have little public complaint data to learn from. Recalls are the main documented safety issue.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report sudden warnings for brake, hill descent, ABS, and critical failure, with the vehicle losing speed. Others describe rattling noises while accelerating and rough transitions between EV and gas modes. These can mean expensive repairs and possible loss of power.
Complaints include simultaneous failure and lock-up of electronic power steering and braking at highway speeds, causing a near-collision. Another owner reported a TPMS warning followed by a passenger-side tire failure. Electrical faults can affect steering, braking, and tire monitoring.
Owners report the system failing to resolve a threat, with incidents occurring at about 35 mph and with adaptive cruise control set to 70 mph. These failures can lead to unexpected braking or failure to brake, increasing crash risk.
There are 602 fuel/propulsion complaints and a recall for the fuel pump. A faulty fuel pump can cause stalling or loss of power. Owners also report a rotten-egg/sulfur odor that persisted after repairs.
“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 FF — 11 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. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, California T, FF, F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari vehicles manufactured December 19, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a driver side a…
The risk: In the event of a crash, the deployment of the driver's air bag in a rotated orientation increases the risk of injury.
The fix: FNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front Driver's Side Air Bag Module, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall i…
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…
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 FF or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Ferrari FF has 0 complaints per year versus about 452 per year for the Honda Accord, so the Ferrari has far fewer owner-reported issues in this data. In practice, the Accord buyer faces many more reported problems, including crashes and injuries, while the FF buyer mainly needs to check recall completion.
Key differences
- The Ferrari FF has 0 complaints and 11 recalls, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years.
- Honda Accord owners report engine power loss, electrical steering/braking failure, and forward collision avoidance problems; the FF has no owner complaint text on record.
- The Accord data includes 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths; the FF data shows 0 in each category.
- FF recalls focus on air bags and hydraulic brakes; Accord recalls include hybrid power control software, tires, seat belts, air bag sensors, and fuel pump.
- Check whether the passenger-side air bag inflator and frontal air bag recalls were completed, since unrepaired inflators can deploy incorrectly.
- Confirm the hydraulic service brake recall remedy was performed, as brake defects can reduce stopping ability.
- Look for repeated engine warnings, loss of speed, rattling on acceleration, or rough EV-to-gas transitions, which owners report.
- Test the electronic power steering, braking, and forward collision avoidance systems, and check for TPMS or tire issues, as sudden failures have been reported.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific Ferrari FF or Honda Accord you are considering.
- For the Ferrari FF, ask for proof that the air bag and brake recalls were repaired.
- For the Honda Accord, ask for service records related to engine warnings, hybrid system software, fuel pump, and electrical/steering complaints.
- Take a test drive that includes highway speeds and, if possible, adaptive cruise control to check for forward collision avoidance behavior.
- Have a independent mechanic inspect the brakes, tires, and electronic safety systems before buying.
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 FF or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari FF vs Honda Accord
- Ferrari FF total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Ferrari FF total recalls
- 11
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Ferrari FF avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari FF
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE