The 2012 Ferrari California is documented here with 1 trim and full specifications. It belongs to the Main generation (2010–present). The most efficient trim returns 15.7 L/100 km combined.
2012 California at a glance
- Best fuel economy
- 15.7 L/100km combined
- Lowest CO₂
- 368 g/km
About the Main generation
Produced 2010–present. See all generations →
Recalls & safety notices (2)
Source: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Applicable to US-market 2012 Ferrari California vehicles.
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22V536000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2022-07-26
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, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari, 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, and 2019-2022 Portofino vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function.
Consequence: 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 of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 80. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-833.
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18V381000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 2018-06-07
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 to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: 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 contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 61. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-018.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Ferrari California fuel efficient?
The most efficient 2012 California trim returns about 15.7 L/100 km in combined driving.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Ferrari California?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns from the U.S. NHTSA are listed for the 2012 Ferrari California below, including the affected component and the official remedy.