repaired · 2024 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
2012 Ferrari CaliforniaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2012 Ferrari California, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-536 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Ferrari California has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags
1Engine
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 Ferrari California recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ferrari.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other California year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the California median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2012 California?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.