Model year guide

2010 Ferrari California

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Ferrari California is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

2010 Ferrari California — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Ferrari California at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints1
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$117,414

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 Ferrari California recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V188000 · 23/03/2018

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 to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Fix: 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 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60A. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-341.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V341000 · 23/05/2016

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 assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In t…

Fix: 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 201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #20V007000 · 09/01/2020

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 Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolu…

Fix: 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 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #22V536000 · 26/07/2022

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, a…

Fix: 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…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 Ferrari California common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2010 Ferrari California MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2010 Ferrari California worth?

Low
$89,900
Typical price
$117,414
High
$125,000

From 7 comparable 2010 Ferrari California listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Ferrari California costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Ferrari California trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.3L 8-cyl

2010 Ferrari California vehicles on record

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2010 Ferrari California — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Ferrari California have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2010 Ferrari California. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ferrari California?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are vehicle speed control, wheels, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Ferrari California get?

The 2010 Ferrari California has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).

How much is a 2010 Ferrari California worth?

Comparable 2010 Ferrari California listings run roughly $89,900–$125,000, typically around $117,414 (from 7 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.