Some vehicle recalls address serious safety emergencies. Others result in Ferrari issuing a recall for 80 12Cilindri units because the window tint is too dark to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The latter scenario played out on March 16, 2026, after the issue surfaced during a pre-delivery inspection.
Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that the dark-tinted rear and side glass on the Ferrari 12Cilindri fails to meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 205. That standard mandates a minimum of 70 percent light transmittance for outward-facing glass, as insufficient visibility could impair driver sight lines and increase collision risk.
Ferrari identified the problem during pre-delivery checks and traced the root cause to an internal oversight related to the model's U.S.-market technical specifications.
The remedy is about as straightforward as recalls get: Ferrari will swap the non-compliant glass for new panels that satisfy FMVSS standards. Owners who already paid to have the glass replaced before receiving official recall notice will be reimbursed by the automaker. Ferrari intends to contact all known owners of affected vehicles by May 15 to arrange service appointments at authorized Ferrari dealers.
If you own a 12Cilindri and want to confirm whether your vehicle is included, reaching out to your Ferrari contact is the quickest path. Alternatively, the NHTSA recalls database allows searches by VIN.
