Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Grecale vs Toyota Camry
How the Maserati Grecale 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
Maserati Grecale vs Toyota Camry: The Grecale has 4 complaints over 4 years (1.0/year) and 7 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years (205.6/year) and 31 recalls. Grecale issues include self-locking doors and failure to shift into Park; Camry issues include stuck ignition keys and brake noises. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Grecale or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Grecale
The Maserati Grecale is a low-volume luxury SUV with very few owner complaints filed—just 4 over 4 years, averaging 1.0 per year. The reported issues are serious when they occur: the car can lock itself with keys inside, and it may refuse to shift into Park even when stopped. With 7 recalls, mostly for backup camera software and headlights, the Grecale demands attention to software and electrical quirks.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume family sedan with 2,056 complaints over 10 years, averaging about 206 per year. Owners report a wide range of problems, from transmission hesitation and stuck ignition keys to brake noises and multiple electrical system malfunctions. With 31 recalls and 171 crash-related complaints, the Camry's issues are more frequent and varied, though many are common to mass-produced vehicles.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Grecale | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 4 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 7 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 1.0 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.
Maserati Grecale
- 01UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- 02POWER TRAIN1
- 03VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1
- 05LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
Owners report the car locking itself, sometimes with the keys inside, which can leave the driver stranded or endanger children or pets. The dealer has confirmed the problem but has no fix, making it a persistent risk.
A reported issue is the car refusing to go into Park; the park button flickers and a message says the vehicle is too fast to park even when stopped with the brake engaged. This can prevent the driver from securing the vehicle.
The same complaint about the car not shifting into Park also appears under vehicle speed control, suggesting a software or sensor glitch that misreads vehicle speed. This can confuse the driver and delay parking.
The parking brake or brake system may be involved in the same 'won't go into Park' complaint, indicating a possible electronic parking brake fault. This matters because it can leave the car unsecured.
“CAR KEEPS LOCKING ITSELF, SOMETIMES WITH THE KEYS INSIDE. It is available for inspection. This issue is a major problem as the driver can be left stranded or if there are young children or pets in the car. The dealer has confirmed the problem and has no solut…”
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report the ignition key getting stuck and not coming out even when the dashboard shows Park, requiring battery disconnection. Others describe hesitation and shuddering while driving with the check engine light on, pointing to transmission or engine control issues.
A common complaint is delayed throttle response—pressing the gas pedal and waiting several seconds for the car to move. This can be dangerous when merging or crossing traffic, and it may be linked to engine or transmission software.
Owners report the electronic parking brake failing to disengage, requiring a tow, and a clicking or vibrating noise from the brake pedal area that the manufacturer calls normal for the ABS system. These issues can be costly and annoying.
Multiple systems—smart stop, stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping—can malfunction at once, as reported by one owner. Such widespread electrical failures can make the car unpredictable and unsafe to drive.
“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.
Maserati Grecale — 7 recalls
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale and 2024 GranTurismo vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist Module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
The risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the CVPAM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 761.
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail…
The risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t…
The risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserat…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t…
The risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserat…
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
Maserati Grecale or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Maserati Grecale has far fewer complaints per year (1.0 vs. 205.6), but its issues can be severe, like locking keys inside or refusing to park. The Toyota Camry has many more complaints, but they are spread across a huge number of vehicles, so the chance of any single car having a problem is lower. In practice, the Grecale is a niche vehicle with rare but potentially serious flaws, while the Camry is a mass-market car with more frequent but often less critical issues.
Key differences
- Complaint rate: Grecale averages 1.0 per year; Camry averages 205.6 per year, but the Camry sells in far higher numbers.
- Reported failure types: Grecale owners report self-locking doors and inability to shift into Park; Camry owners report stuck ignition keys, transmission hesitation, and brake noises.
- Recalls: Grecale has 7 recalls (mostly backup camera software and headlights); Camry has 31 recalls (including air bag sensors and seats).
- Severity: Grecale complaints can leave you stranded or locked out; Camry complaints include 171 crash-related reports and 158 injuries, though many are not severe.
- Test the door locks repeatedly to ensure the car does not lock itself with keys inside—this is a confirmed owner complaint with no dealer fix.
- Check that the car reliably shifts into Park and that no 'too fast to park' message appears when stopped; this was reported by multiple owners.
- Try removing the ignition key after parking to ensure it does not get stuck; if it does, the battery may need disconnecting.
- Listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal and test the electronic parking brake engagement and disengagement, as failures have required tows.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all recalls have been performed, especially for the Grecale's backup camera software and the Camry's air bag sensors.
- During a test drive, deliberately stop and try to shift into Park multiple times to check for the Grecale's parking fault.
- For the Camry, test acceleration from a stop to feel for hesitation or shuddering, and check for a check engine light.
- Inspect the door locks on the Grecale by locking and unlocking several times, and ensure keys are never left inside during the test.
- Ask the seller for any dealer repair orders related to transmission, brakes, or electrical issues, as these are common complaint areas.
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 | Maserati Grecale | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 163 |
| 2024 | 0 | 50 |
| 2023 | 4 | 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 Maserati Grecale or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Grecale vs Toyota Camry
- Maserati Grecale total complaints
- 4
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Maserati Grecale total recalls
- 7
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Maserati Grecale avg complaints/year
- 1.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Grecale
- Maserati Grecale top complaint area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN