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Ferrari California / California T F149 recalls: manufacturer campaigns

3 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 3
of 3 versions affected: 3

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
California 4.3 V8 460 ch double embrayage 7 rapportsPetrol · 460 hp California 4.3 V8 490 ch (mise à jour 2012) double embrayage 7 rapportsPetrol · 490 hp	Airbag recalls (passenger inflator, driver airbag, control unit) Recall: brake fluid reservoir cap
California T 3.9 V8 biturbo 560 ch double embrayage 7 rapportsPetrol · 560 hp	Recall: fuel line not properly connected (California T 2016) Airbag recalls (passenger inflator, driver airbag, control unit) Recall: brake fluid reservoir cap

Each campaign in detail

Recall: fuel line not properly connected (California T 2016)
Manufacturer recall
Ferrari recalled, in the United States, California T cars of the 2016 model year built from 8 September to 11 November 2015: a low-pressure fuel line could be poorly connected to the pump, with a risk of a leak into the engine compartment and of fire. The free remedy is replacement of the line. Check with the serial number through the Ferrari network.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
California T 3.9 V8 biturbo 560 ch double embrayage 7 rapports
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel NHTSA 15V811 : conduite d'essence basse pression, Ferrari California T 2016 — NHTSA (new tab)
Airbag recalls (passenger inflator, driver airbag, control unit)
Manufacturer recall
Several official US recalls cover the airbags: passenger inflators that may rupture on 2009-2011 Californias (and replacement parts covered by a second recall), then on the 2014 California and the 2015-2018 California Ts; a poorly assembled driver airbag module on 2015 California Ts built from December 2014 to April 2015; and an airbag control unit that may prevent proper deployment on 2016-2018 California Ts. The remedies are free: check each recall with the serial number.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
California 4.3 V8 460 ch double embrayage 7 rapports, California 4.3 V8 490 ch (mise à jour 2012) double embrayage 7 rapports, California T 3.9 V8 biturbo 560 ch double embrayage 7 rapports
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Recall: brake fluid reservoir cap
Manufacturer recall
A 2022 US recall covers the 2009-2017 California and the California T: the brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, which can create a vacuum and cause a leak, leading to partial or total loss of braking. Dealers replace the cap and add a low-level warning message.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
California 4.3 V8 460 ch double embrayage 7 rapports, California 4.3 V8 490 ch (mise à jour 2012) double embrayage 7 rapports, California T 3.9 V8 biturbo 560 ch double embrayage 7 rapports
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel NHTSA 22V536 : bouchon du réservoir de liquide de frein, Ferrari California 2009-2017 et California T — NHTSA (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider F142	2	3	4.0/5
Ferrari F430 I	1	4	3.0/5
Jaguar F-Type I	1	3	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ferrari California / California T F149 had?

We have documented 3 manufacturer recalls for the Ferrari California / California T F149: Recall: fuel line not properly connected (California T 2016) ; Airbag recalls (passenger inflator, driver airbag, control unit) ; Recall: brake fluid reservoir cap.

Which versions of the Ferrari California / California T F149 are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Ferrari California / California T F149?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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