This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Ferrari California T.
18–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.1 L/100km
Minicompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2016 Ferrari California T has 4 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the driver or passengers.
Two other recalls also carry significant safety consequences. A low-pressure fuel line on certain vehicles may not connect properly to the fuel pump, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment where it can ignite. On the brake side, a hydraulic braking system defect can result in a complete loss of brake function, leaving the driver without the ability to slow or stop the vehicle. There is also a concern with the airbag control module: the electronic unit that triggers airbag deployment can malfunction and cause airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to either fail to deploy or fire incorrectly in a crash, reducing the protection they are designed to provide.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake fluid reservoir cap may fail to vent properly, creating a vacuum that causes brake fluid to leak, potentially resulting in partial or complete loss of braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and install updated software that displays a new low brake fluid warning message.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control unit may malfunction, preventing air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying or deploying improperly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during deployment after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes, due to propellant degradation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low pressure fuel line may not connect properly to the fuel pump feed pipe, potentially causing a fuel system failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel line assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
