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Ferrari F12berlinetta F152 recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 2 versions affected: 2

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
F12berlinetta 6.3 V12 740 ch double embrayage 7 rapportsPetrol · 740 hp F12tdf 6.3 V12 780 ch double embrayage 7 rapportsPetrol · 780 hp	Brake fluid reservoir cap recall (loss of braking) Airbag recalls (passenger gas generator, control unit, driver module)

Each campaign in detail

Brake fluid reservoir cap recall (loss of braking)
Manufacturer recall
Ferrari told the NHTSA (recall 22V-536, manufacturer number RC 80) that a safety-related defect can affect 2013–2017 F12 Berlinettas and 2017 F12 TDFs: the braking system could leak brake fluid, causing partial or total loss of braking. The NHTSA report lists 23,555 vehicles concerned across all models in the recall. Exotic Car Hacks cites the same recall and cause (reservoir cap that does not let air through). US recall: check against the serial number with the Ferrari network that the work has been done on the car.
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
F12berlinetta 6.3 V12 740 ch double embrayage 7 rapports, F12tdf 6.3 V12 780 ch double embrayage 7 rapports
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel 22V-536 (Ferrari RC 80) : bouchon du réservoir de liquide de frein, Ferrari F12 2013-2017 — NHTSA (new tab)
- Ferrari F12 Buyers Guide — Exotic Car Hacks (new tab)
Airbag recalls (passenger gas generator, control unit, driver module)
Manufacturer recall
Several NHTSA recalls affect F12s: a passenger airbag gas generator that can burst after long exposure to humidity and temperature changes (18V040 for 2013 F12 Berlinettas, 19V006 for 2014–2017); an airbag control unit that may prevent or distort the deployment of the airbags and pretensioners (19V411, 2015–2017 F12 Berlinetta); a poorly assembled driver airbag module on cars built from 19 December 2014 to 29 April 2015 (15V433). In all cases the replacement is free at the dealer. Exotic Car Hacks lists these recalls. Check against the serial number that each one has been carried out.
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
F12berlinetta 6.3 V12 740 ch double embrayage 7 rapports, F12tdf 6.3 V12 780 ch double embrayage 7 rapports
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

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 488 GTB / Spider F142M	3	1	4.5/5
Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider F142	2	3	4.0/5
Chevrolet Corvette C7	1	4	3.5/5
Jaguar F-Type I	1	3	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ferrari F12berlinetta F152 had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Ferrari F12berlinetta F152: Brake fluid reservoir cap recall (loss of braking) ; Airbag recalls (passenger gas generator, control unit, driver module).

Which versions of the Ferrari F12berlinetta F152 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 F12berlinetta F152?

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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