Model year guide

2012 Ferrari California

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Ferrari California is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

2012 Ferrari California — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Ferrari California at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints2
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$134,400

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

2012 Ferrari California recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V381000 · 07/06/2018

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.

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. 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: Thi…

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.

2012 Ferrari California common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2012 Ferrari California MPG & running costs

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

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2012 Ferrari California worth?

Low
$113,000
Typical price
$134,400
High
$149,000

From 5 comparable 2012 Ferrari California listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 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.

2012 Ferrari California trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.3L

2012 Ferrari California vehicles on record

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Other Ferrari California model years

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2012 Ferrari California — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ferrari California have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 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 2012 Ferrari California?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Ferrari California get?

The 2012 Ferrari California has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).

How much is a 2012 Ferrari California worth?

Comparable 2012 Ferrari California listings run roughly $113,000–$149,000, typically around $134,400 (from 5 vehicles).

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