2012 Ferrari California Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Ferrari California has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your California?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2012 Ferrari California recalls

Brake fluid cap may cause fluid leak and brake loss

Recall 22V536Jul 26, 202223,555 vehicles affected

The brake fluid reservoir cap on certain Ferrari vehicles may not vent properly.

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, spraying metal fragments

Recall 18V381Jun 7, 20181,507 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.

Most common 2012 Ferrari California problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine1
Air Bags1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2026-09-01, Power Train
While driving the car, the transmission dont shifted correctly jurking the car almost causing the car behind to crash into my car. Sometimes in the highway the car goes into neutral or wont shift correctly, this starts creating traffic and almos accidents. This is well know by the factory and they never addressed a big issue with their cars.
2019-12-04, Air Bags
LONG ISLAND FERRARI DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE
2012-11-15, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FERRARI CALIFORNIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V211000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT READILY AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AND HAD NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO THE PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 2,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2012 Ferrari California questions

Does the 2012 Ferrari California have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Ferrari California: Brake fluid cap may cause fluid leak and brake loss; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, spraying metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ferrari California?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Air Bags (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ferrari California has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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