AI Damage2016 Ferrari California T: common problems
The maker issued 29 service bulletins for this year. We found 4 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 29
- YouTube repair videos
- 4
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.9 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Please note that, in addition to the part numbers indicated in the Spare Parts Catalog for each model (see…
Please note that, in addition to the part numbers indicated in the Spare Parts Catalog for each model (see Spare Part Assemblies), from February 22nd, 2016 the following spare part numbers will also be available for…
- The Level 2 operations to be performed on the DCT gearbox in Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider,…
The Level 2 operations to be performed on the DCT gearbox in Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 SpecialeA, FF and F12berlinetta vehicles in relation to the mechanical issue and/or oil leak…
- Please find attached the Level 3 repair procedures, and the correct protocol for managing these…
Please find attached the Level 3 repair procedures, and the correct protocol for managing these procedures, which may be performed on the DCT gearbox of Ferrari California T vehicles in relation to the malfunction and…
- Repair procedures for DCT gearbox- Level 2
Please find attached the Level 2 repair procedures which may be performed on the DCT gearbox of Ferrari CaliforniaT vehicles in relation to a problem and / or oil leak found on a DCT gearbox.
- Please find below the Level 1 repair procedures which may be performed on the DCT gearbox for the Ferrari…
Please find below the Level 1 repair procedures which may be performed on the DCT gearbox for the Ferrari California T vehicles in relation to the oil leak found on a DCT gearbox.
- Replacing CCP pressure sensors
- Ferrari Predictive Maintenance â Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents
- 2020 Technical Documentation Update (No
- Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities
- 2019 Technical Documentation Update (No
- Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines
- Updated list of models involved in Ferrari Predictive Maintenance program
NHTSA lists 29 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ferrari California T?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 29 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Ferrari California T?
NHTSA lists 29 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Ferrari California T from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.