Ferrari California
The Ferrari California is a four-seat convertible produced from 2009 onwards, powered by a 4,234 cm³ eight-cylinder petrol engine delivering 350 kW. It measures 4,563 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,861 kg, enabling a top speed of 312 km/h. One safety recall has been registered in EU Safety Gate for this model.
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2009 |
| Body type | Convertible |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Kerb weight | 1,767 kg |
| Displacement | 4,172 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Top speed | 312 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 15.3 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,563 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,320 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Ferrari California (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 l · 8-cyl | – | – | 316 km/h | – | – |
| 4.3 l · 8-cyl | – | – | 310 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Ferrari models
Similar Convertible models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 95% of Ferrari Californias pass their MOT test first time, based on 1,456 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 3 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Ferrari California. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
In the event of deployment of the front passenger airbag, a fault in the gas generator can cause uncontrolled inflation of the airbag.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-11-18
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
As a result of a defect in the low-pressure fuel line, the vehicle may catch fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-03-04
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
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.
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 19V006000 · reported 09/01/2019
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
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.
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 19V411000 · reported 04/06/2019
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
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.
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 22V536000 · reported 26/07/2022
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ferrari recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Ferrari California?
- The Ferrari California has a rated top speed of 312 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Ferrari California?
- The Ferrari California is 4,563 mm long, 1,910 mm wide and 1,320 mm tall.
- How much does the Ferrari California weigh?
- The Ferrari California has a kerb weight of about 1,767 kg.
- How many seats does the Ferrari California have?
- The Ferrari California has 4 seats.