Ferrari California T Recalls (2015-2018)
The Ferrari California T has been the subject of 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2015 to 2018 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags, service brakes, and fuel system.
The Ferrari California T scores 39 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 5 campaigns span 4 model years of the Ferrari California T. The single largest affected 23,555 vehicles, over service brakes. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common California T problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Ferrari California T may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Ferrari California T recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Ferrari California T recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2018 Ferrari California T Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2018 Ferrari California T, involving the air bags.
2017 Ferrari California T Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2017 Ferrari California T, involving the air bags and service brakes.
2016 Ferrari California T Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2016 Ferrari California T, involving the air bags, service brakes, and fuel system.
2015 Ferrari California T Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2015 Ferrari California T, involving the air bags and service brakes.
Every Ferrari California T recall in detail
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2015-2017 Ferrari California T
- Vehicles in this recall
- 23,555
- Reported
- Jul 26, 2022
- Owners notified
- Nov 29, 2022
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 22V536000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2016-2018 Ferrari California T
- Vehicles in this recall
- 893
- Reported
- Jun 4, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 2, 2019
Defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
NHTSA campaign number 19V411000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2015-2018 Ferrari California T
- Vehicles in this recall
- 11,176
- Reported
- Jan 9, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 8, 2019
Defect: Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 65.
NHTSA campaign number 19V006000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2016 Ferrari California T
- Vehicles in this recall
- 185
- Reported
- Dec 1, 2015
- Owners notified
- Dec 18, 2015
Defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 California T vehicles manufactured September 8, 2015, to November 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line that may not connect properly to the fuel pump feed pipe.
Risk: The improper low pressure fuel line connection can result in a fuel leak in the engine compartment which may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: FNA has notified owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2600.
NHTSA campaign number 15V811000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2015 Ferrari California T
- Vehicles in this recall
- 814
- Reported
- Jul 7, 2015
- Owners notified
- Aug 10, 2015
Defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, California T, FF, F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari vehicles manufactured December 19, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a driver side air bag module that was improperly assembled. This can cause the air bag to deploy in a rotated orientation.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the deployment of the driver's air bag in a rotated orientation increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: FNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front Driver's Side Air Bag Module, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 57.
NHTSA campaign number 15V433000.
Common questions about Ferrari California T recalls
- Does the Ferrari California T have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on record for the Ferrari California T across the 2015 to 2018 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, service brakes, and fuel system.
- How many times has the Ferrari California T been recalled?
- The Ferrari California T has 5 recall campaigns from the 2015 to 2018 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Ferrari California T recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the service brakes, affecting 23,555 vehicles. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
- Which Ferrari California T model year has the most recalls?
- The 2016 Ferrari California T has the most, with 4 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Ferrari California T has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.