The most-reported California run is ZFF65LJA4B0 (2011 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 75% of reports; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for California model years 2010–2014.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ferrari California has 4 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every California complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZFF65LJA4B0•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| ZFF65LJA6C0•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| ZFF65TJA4D0•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| ZFF65TJA9E0•••••• | 2014 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 12 California VINs so far, most often 2013, 2014, 2010 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 4 runs above.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 75% of everything Ferrari California owners report: Air Bags, 3 of 4 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Ferrari California; the 6 below cover build years 2010 to 2014. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 22V536000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2010–2014 |
| 18V188000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2011 |
| 16V341000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2011 |
| 20V007000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2010–2011 |
| 19V006000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2014 |
| 18V040000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2013 |
22V536000 was opened in 2022 on cars built from 2010: 12 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Ferrari California | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 4 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ferrari California share of that is 4 complaints over 4 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ferrari California VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4 NHTSA complaints from 4 California runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which California production run has the most complaints?
ZFF65LJA4B0, a 2011 build, with 1 complaints. The typical California run has 1.
How many California complaints involve a crash?
0% of 4 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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