Ferrari Window Tint Prompts 12Cilindri Recall

Ferrari is recalling a small number of 12Cilindri sports cars that the Italian manufacturer says were shipped to the U.S. with windows that are too dark.

The cars’ side and back windows do not allow at least 70% light transmittance, Ferrari recently told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That means they do not comply with U.S. standards.

“Automobile glazing with less than 70% light transmittance can impair the driver’s visibility and lead to a crash,” Ferrari said in a recall report. “The issue was caused by a wrong configuration of the model's technical features for the U.S. market.”

The recall covers fewer than 100 12Cilindri sports cars. The two-seat, front-engine touring cars top out at 211 miles per hour, according to Ferrari. They were initially unveiled in Miami in 2024 and come with a starting price tag of over $400,000.

Ferrari said it plans to notify individual owners by May 15 and advise them to contact the automaker to resolve the issue.

How the California Lemon Law Works

These kinds of recalls and investigations are far too common for major vehicle manufacturers. Even high-end carmakers like Ferrari are not immune.

The company last year recalled about 500 Purosangue SUVs from model years 2023-2025 due to a defect affecting the cars’ brakes, for instance. In 2023, Ferrari recalled some 400-plus sports cars over fuel leaks. Ferrari warned owners at the time not to drive the 296 GTB and 296 GTS cars from model years 2022 and 2023 until the problem was fixed.

Carmakers recall millions of vehicles in the U.S. alone each year, warning of serious defects that pose hazards to anyone in the cars or on the road with them. Recalls are often announced long after cars have left factory floors and dealer lots, sold to unsuspecting buyers.

There is, however, some good news for Ferrari and other car owners in California. The California lemon law gives you substantial rights and protections when it comes to defective and malfunctioning vehicles.

The lemon law, formally known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, generally requires car manufacturers to perform a wide range of repairs on vehicles under warranty. It also forces companies to buy back (or, in some cases, replace) covered cars that they are unable or flat-out refuse to fix. That includes compensating the owner for the purchase price, as well as financing fees, rental car costs, and other related expenses.

There is no specific number of repair requests or attempts required before the buyback or replace requirement kicks in. That is one reason why it is crucial to speak with an experienced California lemon law attorney who can help you understand your rights and take action.

Talk with a San Diego Lemon Law Attorney

If you have been stuck with a defective or malfunctioning vehicle, a San Diego lemon law attorney at Bickel Sannipoli APC can help you fight back.  

Call us at (888) 800-1983 or contact us online to speak with a San Diego lemon law attorney.