2012 FERRARI CALIFORNIA

2 recalls, 2 complaints - 62 TSBs

22V536000 Jul 26, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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, ... Read more
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November ... Read more
23,555 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
18V381000 Jun 7, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2012 Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, and FF vehicles that have not already had their passenger frontal air bag replaced. These passenger frontal air bag modules have air bag inflators that may explode in the event of a crash due... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 61. Note: This... Read more
1,507 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS Dec 4, 2019
Incident date: Aug 6, 2019
LONG ISLAND FERRARI DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE
ENGINE Nov 15, 2012
Incident date: Oct 16, 2012
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. TH... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2012 FERRARI CALIFORNIA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.3L 8-cyl, Automatic (AM7) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 13.0 19.0 15.0 Premium $5,150
4.3L 8-cyl, Automatic (AM7) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 13.0 19.0 15.0 Premium $5,150

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 FERRARI CALIFORNIA

62 manufacturer communications from 46 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT29
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)7
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY4
140000 AIR BAGS3
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS2
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
2668 Jun 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacing CCP pressure sensors
2660 Mar 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 02)
2663 Mar 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance a?? Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents
2638 Feb 28, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10)
2648 Feb 5, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities
2643 Jan 30, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines
2637 Jan 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Updated list of models involved in Ferrari Predictive Maintenance program
2621 Jan 30, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Gearbox speed sensor replacement
2621 Jan 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Gearbox speed sensor replacement
2623 Jan 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replacing CCP temperature sensor
2623 Jan 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacing CCP temperature sensor
2620 Jan 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox
2620 Jan 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox
2619 Jan 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox
2619 Jan 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox
2612 Jan 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks
2612 Jan 9, 2020
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks
2611 Oct 2, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance, new functions in New Modis
2609 Aug 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608
2608 Aug 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update
164 Jul 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Takata Airbag Client Info Request
164 Jul 31, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Airbag Client Info Request
2606 Jul 24, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
New functions in Service Entry
2603 Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
??A?A?Pro-Team??A?A? anti stone-chipping film
163 Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
163 Jul 23, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
2604 Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
New ??A?A?Errors Found??A?A? field in ROL creation page
2600 Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update 6
2599 Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
2599 Jul 19, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
2594 Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network
2595 Jul 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Q-A Ferrari Predictive Maintenance
2591 Jun 24, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Getrag Gearboxes
2589 Jun 24, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Resetting service Indicator and compiling Manufacturer's Warranty Booklet
2591 Jun 24, 2019
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Getrag Gearboxes
87 Jun 17, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws
2556 Jun 11, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets
2580 Jun 11, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - first module roll-out
2583 Jun 10, 2019
220000 SEATS
SABELT racing seats
2584 Jun 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Getrag Gearboxes
2565 Mar 4, 2019
140100 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
New Passenger Airbag Module and Brackets
2565 Mar 4, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
New Passenger Airbag Module and Brackets
2562 Mar 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Getrag Gearboxes
2562 Mar 4, 2019
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Getrag Gearboxes
20 Feb 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019
2389 Feb 7, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Managing DCT gearbox faults
2557 Jan 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2557 - Getrag Gearboxes
2554 Jan 15, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
2554 - New Passenger Airbag Module and Brackets
2529 Oct 10, 2018
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2529 - Getrag Gearboxes
2523 Aug 17, 2018
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2523 - Getrag Gearboxes
2523 Aug 17, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
2523 - Getrag Gearboxes
2487 Apr 12, 2018
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
2487 - Injectors and O-ring Seal kit
2406 Jun 23, 2017
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Replacing CCP temperture sensor
2399 Jun 23, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Procedure for Level 3 Oil leaks
2389 Jun 23, 2017
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Managing DCT gearbox faults
2407 Mar 23, 2017
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Procedures for Checking RHT retractable hard top
2407 Mar 23, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Procedures for Checking RHT retractable hard top
2407 Mar 23, 2017
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Procedures for Checking RHT retractable hard top
2371 Nov 1, 2016
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING RHT RETRACTABLE HARD TOP
2371 Nov 1, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING RHT RETRACTABLE HARD TOP
2327 Jul 20, 2016
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
MANAGING LEVEL 3 REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DCT GEARBOX
2338 Apr 1, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
Please note that, in addition to the part numbers indicated in the Spare Parts Catalog for each model (see Spare Part Assemblies), from February 22nd, 2016 the following spare part numbers will also be available for Getrag gearboxes.

FERRARI CALIFORNIA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FERRARI CALIFORNIA across all model years (2009, 2017).

21 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FERRARI CALIFORNIA - Year by Year

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2012 (current) 2 2
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