Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari Purosangue vs Toyota Camry
How the Ferrari Purosangue 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 Purosangue vs Toyota Camry: The Purosangue has 1 complaint and 3 recalls over 4 years, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints and 31 recalls over 10 years. Camry owners report stuck ignition keys, hesitation, and brake noise; the Purosangue's only complaint is electrical, with wiring recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari Purosangue or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari Purosangue
The Ferrari Purosangue is a low-volume exotic SUV, and its NHTSA record reflects that: just 1 complaint over 4 years, an average of 0.3 per year, with no crash-related complaints, injuries, or deaths. The single complaint is for an electrical system issue, and all 3 recalls involve interior/under-dash wiring. For a buyer, this means very little public failure data, but the wiring recalls suggest a known electrical concern that should be checked.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume family sedan with 2,056 complaints over 10 years, averaging 205.6 per year, plus 31 recalls. The record includes 171 crash-related complaints, 158 injuries, and 1 death, so the volume of reports is much larger. Owners most often complain about power train, engine, and brake issues, with specific symptoms like a stuck ignition key, hesitation and shuddering, and brake pedal noise.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari Purosangue | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 1 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.3 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 Purosangue
- 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
The only owner complaint on record is for an electrical system problem, though no complaint text is available. All 3 recalls also involve interior/under-dash wiring, so buyers should have the wiring and related electrical functions inspected.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report the ignition key becoming stuck and unable to be removed even when the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park; the only way to remove it is to disconnect the battery. Others describe hesitation and shuddering while driving at various speeds, with the check engine light on.
Complaints include a several-second delay in throttle response when pressing the accelerator, and repeated hesitation and shuddering with the check engine light illuminated. These symptoms can affect drivability and may require dealer diagnosis.
Owners report the electronic parking brake failing to disengage, requiring a tow and a new switch that did not fix the problem. Another common complaint is a clicking or vibrating sound from the brake pedal area, which the manufacturer attributes to the ABS system.
Multiple safety and driver-assistance systems—smart stop, vehicle stability control, electric power steering, blind spot monitoring, secondary collision brake, and lane keeping assistance—malfunctioned at once. Another complaint involves front and rear subframe/crossmember, driveline, and stability/traction control components.
“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 Purosangue — 3 recalls
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Purosangue vehicles. The fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest may contact each other, possibly resulting in a short circuit that activates the brake warning light and decreases the vehicle's braking ability.
The risk: A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will install a plastic spacer between the fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by September 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer ser…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Purosangue vehicles. The fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest may contact each other, possibly resulting in a short circuit that activates the brake warning light and decreases the vehicle's braking ability.
The risk: A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will install a plastic spacer between the fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by September 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer ser…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Purosangue vehicles. The fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest may contact each other, possibly resulting in a short circuit that activates the brake warning light and decreases the vehicle's braking ability.
The risk: A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will install a plastic spacer between the fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by September 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer ser…
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 Purosangue or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Ferrari Purosangue has far fewer issues per year (0.3 vs. 205.6) and no reported crashes, injuries, or deaths in its NHTSA data, while the Toyota Camry has thousands of complaints and a much higher recall count. In practice, the Camry's larger complaint volume means more documented owner-reported problems to research, but the Purosangue's very small sample size makes it hard to judge long-term reliability.
Key differences
- The Ferrari Purosangue has 1 complaint and 3 recalls, all for electrical wiring, while the Toyota Camry has 2,056 complaints and 31 recalls across many systems.
- Camry owners report concrete drivability issues like a stuck ignition key, hesitation/shuddering, and brake pedal noise; the Purosangue has no complaint text, only a single electrical complaint and wiring recalls.
- The Camry's NHTSA data includes 171 crash-related complaints, 158 injuries, and 1 death; the Purosangue shows 0 in each of those categories.
- The Camry's top complaint areas are power train, engine, and service brakes, while the Purosangue's only listed component is electrical system.
- Check for any signs of electrical gremlins, especially under-dash wiring, since all 3 recalls involve interior/under-dash wiring and the sole complaint is electrical.
- Ask for proof that the three electrical wiring recalls were completed, and have a specialist inspect the wiring harness and related connections.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park and listen for hesitation or shuddering during a test drive, as owners report stuck keys and power train hesitation.
- Check the electronic parking brake engagement and release, and listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area, which owners link to the ABS system.
Before you buy
- For the Ferrari Purosangue, obtain the recall history and confirm all three interior/under-dash wiring recalls were performed.
- For the Toyota Camry, ask for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the power train, engine, and brake systems, including the electronic parking brake and ABS.
- During a Camry test drive, specifically test the ignition key removal in Park and accelerate at various speeds to feel for hesitation or shuddering.
- For either vehicle, request a full NHTSA complaint and recall report by VIN to see if the specific car has open campaigns.
- Have a trusted mechanic scan for stored engine and electrical codes, especially on the Camry where check engine lights and multiple system malfunctions are reported.
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 Purosangue | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 163 |
| 2024 | 0 | 50 |
| 2023 | 1 | 64 |
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 Purosangue or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Ferrari Purosangue vs Toyota Camry
- Ferrari Purosangue total complaints
- 1
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Ferrari Purosangue total recalls
- 3
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Ferrari Purosangue avg complaints/year
- 0.3
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari Purosangue
- Ferrari Purosangue top complaint area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN