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Ferrari California T problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every California T from 2015 to 2018: 1 owner complaints and 12 recalls across 4 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (1). Best fuel economy: 18 mpg combined (2018).

Ferrari California T
Photo: Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

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Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20153018
20164018
20173118
20182018

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Ferrari California T?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (1).

How many recalls has the Ferrari California T had?

Across 2015–2018, NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).