This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Ferrari California.
15 mpg combined
15.7 L/100km
Two Seaters
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 2012 Ferrari California has 3 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
The airbag defect stems from long-term exposure to heat and humidity degrading the inflator's propellant, causing it to deploy with far more force than intended. This is part of the broader Takata airbag recall that affected many manufacturers, and prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved the issue for vehicles that have not yet had the passenger frontal airbag replaced. On the mechanical side, there is also a hydraulic brake recall in which brake function can be lost entirely, raising the risk of a crash.
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
Passenger front airbag propellant can degrade from prolonged heat and humidity exposure, causing the airbag to deploy with excessive force. This may send fragments toward occupants and damage the assembly, reducing effectiveness in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag assembly with a new one.
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 a crash because the propellant degrades over time when exposed to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag assembly with one using a different, more reliable inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
