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Ferrari California Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

7 recall campaigns on record across 4 model years of the Ferrari California. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

7
Recall Campaigns
6
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
4 affected model yearsMost recalled year: 2009

Affected Model Years

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Airbag6 campaigns (86%)
Brakes1 campaign (14%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Ferrari California

AIR BAGS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
WHEELS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

All Ferrari California Recall Campaigns

#18V1880002009 Ferrari CaliforniaAirbag
Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California, and 2010-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles that have not 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

Risk: 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. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-2

#16V3410002009 Ferrari CaliforniaAirbag
Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ferrari California vehicles manufactured February 16, 2009, to July 8, 2011, and model year 2010-2011 458 Italia vehicles manufactured March 5, 2010, to July 29, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators

Risk: An inflator rupture 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, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 201-816

#20V0070002009 Ferrari CaliforniaAirbag
Issued: Sep 1, 2020

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 California and 2010-2011 458 Italia vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takat

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly with an alternate one, including a new non-ammonium nitrate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March

#22V5360002009 Ferrari CaliforniaBrakes
Issued: Invalid Date

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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,

Risk: 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 o

#19V0060002014 Ferrari CaliforniaAirbag
Issued: Sep 1, 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 488

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2

#18V0400002013 Ferrari CaliforniaAirbag
Issued: Sep 1, 2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

On January 9, 2018 Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) recalled 1,073 model year 2013 California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, FF, and F12 Berlinetta vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto R

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2018 for the original population. The recall will begin in June

#18V3810002012 Ferrari CaliforniaAirbag
Issued: Jul 6, 2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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

Risk: 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 cont

Recalls by Component

6Airbag Recalls

#18V188000MY 2009

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California, and 2010-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles that have not had their passenger frontal air bag

#16V341000MY 2009

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ferrari California vehicles manufactured February 16, 2009, to July 8, 2011, and model year 2010-201

#20V007000MY 2009

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 California and 2010-2011 458 Italia vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators

#19V006000MY 2014

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferra

#18V040000MY 2013

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

On January 9, 2018 Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) recalled 1,073 model year 2013 California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, FF, and F12 Berlinetta vehicles sold, or ever registered

#18V381000MY 2012

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 ba

1Brakes Recalls

#22V536000MY 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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 F

Ferrari California Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Ferrari California have?
The Ferrari California has 7 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2009 through 2014.
Is my California under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled California year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Ferrari California has the highest recall campaign count (4 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a California recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a California?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Ferrari California for Open Recalls

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