# Ferrari 812 (Superfast and GTS) buying guide [Home](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/) › [Buying guides](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides) › Ferrari 812 (Superfast and GTS) > Markdown copy of https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/812 for AI agents and assistants. Link and cite that URL, not this one. Buying guide · 2018 to 2023 · Updated Oct 1, 2026 The 812's V12 has no reported widespread failures, so a used one comes down to recall paperwork, the 12V battery and oil leaks on pre-2020 cars. **Median asking price: $789,999** (Across 109 live listings) - Asking prices: $380,353 to $1,500,449, middle half $580k to $870k - For sale: 109 - Lowest price: $380,353 - Model years: 2018 to 2023 - Versions for sale: 2 ## The 812 as a used buy Get the recall history of any used Ferrari 812 in writing before you weigh anything else. Campaigns exist for the rear window, the brake fluid cap and the fuel vapor separator, and [CarsCounsel](https://carscounsel.com/ferrari-812-best-worst-years/) says early GTS builds in particular need strict verification. The 812 Superfast is the coupe and the 812 GTS is the spider with a retractable hard top. Both carry a 6.5-liter V12 and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, with 798 horsepower and 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. At launch in 2018 it was the most powerful naturally aspirated production car ever made. The GTS matches that output but weighs a little more because of the roof mechanism. You can browse [used 812 Superfast cars](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/812-superfast) to see how many are out there. The engine is the calm part of the ownership story. [carchecker.pro](https://www.carchecker.pro/reports/ferrari_812_superfast_6.5_v12.html) and CarsCounsel report no widespread catastrophic V12 failures, and [PistonHeads](https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-buying-guides/ferrari-812-superfast-ph-used-buying-guide/48119) says most of the car's problems are electrical. That points you at the battery, the warning lights and the service paperwork. ## 812 years and versions The GTS shares the Superfast's mechanical foundation, with extra reinforcement to make up for the missing roof. If you want open air, the [used 812 GTS listings](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/812-gts) are the place to start, with written recall proof as your first filter. CarsCounsel names 2023 and 2024 as the best years for refined electronics and minimal recall exposure. It also calls the 2022 to 2024 Competizione the best enthusiast choice, with peak naturally aspirated V12 performance. PistonHeads dates the Competizione to 2021, so the sources differ on when it began. The Competizione came as a coupe or an A (Aperta) open-top, with 999 coupes and 599 open-tops planned. Its engine has new pistons, titanium rods and a lighter crank, giving 830hp at 9,250rpm and a 9,500rpm redline. Carbon fibre bodywork takes out 38kg, vortex generators stand in for the rear screen, and the rear wheels steer independently. Ferrari sells options a la carte, so no two cars are specced alike. [Luxury Products World](https://luxuryproductsworld.com/ferrari-812-buyers-guide/) reckons the more carbon fibre in a spec, the more desirable the car, and that white on red or yellow on black may take longer to sell than red on tan. The [812 GTS price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/812-gts) shows how the open car's market moves by year. ## 812 versions for sale now Every version in our latest scan, most listed first. Each links to its own page with deal analysis and market history. | Version | Model years | For sale | Median price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts) | 2021-2023 | 63 | $853,679 | | [812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast) | 2018-2020 | 46 | $569,990 | ## Common 812 problems ### Rear window bonding On 2018 to 2020 Superfast cars, a recall covers a rear window that may have been bonded incorrectly. In the worst case it can detach and fall into the road. The remedy is a replacement window, free of charge. ### Brake cap vacuum The brake fluid reservoir cap may fail to vent, which creates a vacuum that can leak fluid and leave the car with partial or total loss of braking. The recall spans 2018 to 2022 Superfast, GTS and Competizione cars. The fix is a new cap at no charge and, on some models, an instrument panel software update. ### Engine oil leaks Cars from before 2020 can have oil pooling on the engine, caused by a warped cover over the solenoid valves. Replacement gaskets and plates did not always cure it, because the early plates warped too. Some leaks were instead traced to porous intake manifold castings. ### 12V battery heat The battery sits above the exhaust manifold, and heat degrades it. It needs constant voltage, and a drop can set off a string of warning lights or leave the car unable to start. ### Gearbox seals and sensors Weak points in the dual-clutch gearbox are the speed sensor and the pump spindle seal, usually after 40,000 to 60,000 km or 5 to 6 years. ### MagneRide damper leaks Expect the adaptive dampers to leak oil, typically after 40,000 to 60,000 km. ### Sticky interior buttons The rubberised coating on interior buttons can turn tacky, mainly on 2017 to 2019 cars. ### Minor electrical niggles Some owners report the start-stop inoperable warning light coming on when it should not. Misaligned body panels, minor Bluetooth issues and moisture in the headlights turn up on some cars too. ## What to check on a used 812 - Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before you travel, and look for open work on the fuel vapor separator, the brake fluid cap and the rear window. - Ask for the full Ferrari service history, and find out how much of the transferable maintenance programme is left. - Have the 12V battery tested, and confirm that a trickle charger comes with the car. - Look around the valve covers and the intake manifold for oil seepage, and on a pre-2020 car ask for invoices showing which cover plates were fitted. - Arrange a cold start so you hear the engine before it has warmed. - Drive for at least 30 minutes and watch the dash for stray warnings, the start-stop inoperable light especially. - Press every interior button on a 2017 to 2019 car and feel for a tacky surface. - Look under each damper for oil residue. - Pair a phone over Bluetooth to test the system. - Sight along the panel gaps for misalignment, then check the inside of the headlights for moisture. ## 812 running costs Ferrari's 7-year maintenance programme covers scheduled maintenance including parts, oil, brake fluid and labor, and it is transferable, according to PistonHeads and [Kelley Blue Book](https://www.kbb.com/ferrari/812-superfast/2018/maintenance-schedules/). Confirm how much of it is left on any car you consider, and see [how much a Ferrari costs](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari) for purchase figures. Once the programme ends, carchecker.pro puts annual servicing at €1,800 to €3,000, and total maintenance at €5,000 to €9,500 a year at 15,000 km annually. It also quotes roughly €1,800 to €2,000 per OEM MagneRide damper, €8,000 to €12,000 for a full gearbox rebuild at a Ferrari dealer, and more than €6,000 for dealer interior refinishing. These are the source's euro figures, not US quotes. ## 812 recalls and complaints NHTSA's [record for the 812](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) holds three recall campaigns across 2018 to 2023. One covers 2018 to 2019 Superfast cars, where the fuel vapor separator may crack and allow fuel to leak. Another covers the brake fluid reservoir cap on 2018 to 2022 cars, which may not vent and can leak fluid and cut braking. The third, on 2018 to 2020 Superfast cars, concerns a rear window that may have been bonded incorrectly. Owners have filed one complaint with NHTSA, about the visibility and wiper system, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported. A campaign filed for a model year does not mean every car of that year was included, so check the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the seller for proof the work was done. ## NHTSA recalls for the 812 Every recall campaign the carmaker filed with NHTSA for the 2018 to 2023 model years, newest first, as of Oct 31, 2026. Not every car of a listed year was affected: check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. | Campaign | Reported | Model years | Component | What can happen | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 22V536000 | Jul 26, 2022 | 2018 to 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic | A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. | | 20V614000 | Oct 6, 2020 | 2018 to 2020 | Visibility | The rear window could fully detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. | | 19V090000 | Feb 14, 2019 | 2018 to 2019 | Fuel system, gasoline | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. | ## Owner complaints to NHTSA about the 812 Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA for the 2018 to 2023 model years. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. A complaint can name more than one component. | Component | Complaints | | --- | --- | | Visibility/wiper | 1 | ## Best 812 deals right now 24 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $134,534. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one. - 2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast: asking $399,995 · $135k below market · 11,879 mi · Tampa, FL · deal score 100 of 100 - 2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast: asking $456,399 · $95k below market · 9,380 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FL · deal score 98 of 100 - 2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast: asking $380,353 · $83k below market · 33,168 mi · Joliet, IL · deal score 98 of 100 - 2023 Ferrari 812 GTS: asking $823,076 · $129k below market · 2,049 mi · Charlotte, NC · deal score 90 of 100 - 2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast: asking $450,353 · $55k below market · 16,916 mi · Joliet, IL · deal score 89 of 100 - 2020 Ferrari 812 Superfast: asking $491,236 · $53k below market · 16,800 mi · Indianapolis, IN · deal score 87 of 100 [Unlock all 24 deals](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/upgrade). Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email. ## 812 prices by model year Median asking price for each model year in our latest scan, with the number of cars listed and their price range. - 2023: $940,598 (21 for sale · $770,353 to $1,500,449 · median 2,049 mi) - 2022: $859,998 (19 for sale · $776,076 to $1,049,973 · median 2,932 mi) - 2021: $810,357 (23 for sale · $599,798 to $1,381,145 · median 5,905 mi) - 2020: $589,999 (13 for sale · $491,236 to $702,092 · median 9,572 mi) - 2019: $552,328 (22 for sale · $380,353 to $751,192 · median 10,559 mi) - 2018: $536,996 (11 for sale · $419,900 to $580,353 · median 17,333 mi) ## 812 fair values by trim and year Our fair value is what comparable cars, same trim and model year with typical miles, are listed at in our latest market data. A car well under it is worth a close look; a car well over it needs a reason. | Trim | Model year | Fair value | Typical miles | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 812 Superfast | 2021 | $663,865 | 4,400 | | 812 Superfast | 2020 | $596,006 | 8,000 | | 812 Superfast | 2019 | $549,392 | 9,400 | | 812 Superfast | 2018 | $547,921 | 8,800 | | 812 GTS | 2023 | $961,166 | 1,600 | | 812 GTS | 2022 | $883,913 | 2,500 | | 812 GTS | 2021 | $789,151 | 4,800 | ## 812 for sale now - [2022 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $803,076 · 6,842 mi · Charlotte, NC - [2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $560,075 · 8,760 mi · Plainview, NY - [2022 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $840,695 · 3,410 mi · Miami, FL - [2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $540,695 · 13,224 mi · Miami, FL - [2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $595,122 · 9,220 mi · San Diego, CA - [2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $592,260 · 10,980 mi · Clearwater, FL - [2022 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $789,999 · 2,572 mi · Costa Mesa, CA - [2023 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $950,957 · 317 mi · Sterling, VA - [2023 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $1,500,449 · 1,106 mi · Auburn, ME - [2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $540,886 · 19,231 mi · Scottsdale, AZ - [2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $632,047 · 16,597 mi · Miami, FL - [2023 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $876,130 · 948 mi · Palm Harbor, FL - [2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $490,353 · 22,765 mi · Joliet, IL - [2023 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $850,578 · 2,721 mi · Troy, MI - [2021 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $824,999 · 8,425 mi · Englewood, CO - [2020 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $574,498 · 12,893 mi · Hollywood, FL - [2020 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $689,725 · 8,770 mi · Plano, TX - [2023 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $950,075 · 2,500 mi · Beverly Hills, CA - [2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $460,398 · 16,496 mi · Hollywood, FL - [2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $456,399 · 9,380 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FL - [2020 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $679,999 · 2,258 mi · Costa Mesa, CA - [2021 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $850,062 · 4,936 mi · Thousand Oaks, CA - [2022 Ferrari 812 GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-gts): $988,973 · 2,234 mi · San Luis Obispo, CA - [2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-812-superfast): $580,353 · 9,437 mi · Joliet, IL [Every used 812 Superfast](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/812-superfast) ## Our verdict For the strongest V12, find a Competizione. For a regular 812, CarsCounsel's pick is the 2023 car for its cleaner electronics and thinner recall record. If the open roof matters, a GTS is fine, but compare it with the Superfast in the [812 Superfast price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/812-superfast) before you commit. Treat an early GTS as a candidate only with written proof that the rear window, brake cap and fuel vapor separator campaigns are closed. Skip any pre-2020 car whose seller cannot say which solenoid valve cover plates are fitted, since the early replacements warped as well. A battery that tests weak under its exhaust manifold is the cheapest warning you will get. ## Sources We read these pages and checked every fact in this guide against them. The words are ours. Researched Oct 31, 2026. - [Ferrari 812 Superfast 6.5 V12 Reliability - Problems & Costs](https://www.carchecker.pro/reports/ferrari_812_superfast_6.5_v12.html) (carchecker.pro) - [Best and Worst Ferrari 812 Years: What to Buy & Avoid](https://carscounsel.com/ferrari-812-best-worst-years/) (CarsCounsel) - [Ferrari 812 Superfast | PH Used Buying Guide](https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-buying-guides/ferrari-812-superfast-ph-used-buying-guide/48119) (PistonHeads) - [Ferrari 812 Buyers Guide](https://luxuryproductsworld.com/ferrari-812-buyers-guide/) (Luxury Products World) - [Recall Campaign C24100080: Replacement of Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap (Model Years 2018-2022)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCMN-22V536-3997.pdf) (NHTSA) - [Ferrari 812 Superfast 6.5 V12 pre-purchase checklist](https://www.carchecker.pro/checklists/ferrari_812_superfast_6.5_v12.pdf) (carchecker.pro) - [Part 573 Safety Recall Report 20V-614: Rear window bonding, 2018-2020 812 Superfast](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V614-8886.PDF) (NHTSA) - [Ferrari North America, Inc. Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap recall notice (Model Year 2018-2022)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCONL-22V536-6759.pdf) (NHTSA) - [2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast Service Schedules & Maintenance Pricing](https://www.kbb.com/ferrari/812-superfast/2018/maintenance-schedules/) (Kelley Blue Book) - [Recalls and owner complaints for the 812](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) (NHTSA) ## Shop the 812 - [Used Ferrari 812 Superfast for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/812-superfast) (46) - [Ferrari 812 Superfast price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/812-superfast) - [Cheapest Ferrari 812 Superfast for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/ferrari/812-superfast) - [Used Ferrari 812 GTS for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/812-gts) (63) - [Ferrari 812 GTS price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/812-gts) - [Cheapest Ferrari 812 GTS for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/ferrari/812-gts) - [Used Ferrari for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari) (1,161) ## More Ferrari buying guides - [Ferrari 360 (Modena, Spider and Challenge Stradale) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/360) (1999 to 2005) - [Ferrari F430 (and 430 Scuderia) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/f430) (2005 to 2009) - [Ferrari 458 (Italia, Spider and Speciale) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/458) (2010 to 2015) - [Ferrari 488 (GTB, Spider and Pista) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/488) (2016 to 2020) - [Ferrari F8 (Tributo and Spider) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/f8) (2020 to 2023) - [Ferrari 296 (GTB and GTS) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/296) (2022 on) - [Ferrari SF90 (Stradale and Spider) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/sf90) (2021 on) - [Ferrari California (2009 to 2014) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/california) (2009 to 2014) - [All buying guides](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides) ## 812: common questions ### What is the best 812 to buy? The 2023 car is the safe pick, or a Competizione if you want the peak V12. CarsCounsel says 2023 and 2024 cars have the most refined electronics and the least recall exposure, and it rates the 2022 to 2024 Competizione the best enthusiast choice. An early GTS needs its recall work verified. ### What goes wrong with the 812? Recalls cover the rear window, the brake fluid cap and the fuel vapor separator. Pre-2020 cars can leak oil from the engine, and the 12V battery, gearbox seals and MagneRide dampers are other known weak points. The sources we read report no widespread catastrophic engine failures. ### Is the 812 reliable? Yes, by the sources we read. PistonHeads says most of the 812's problems are electrical, and the 12V battery is the item to test. Gearbox seals and dampers tend to need attention after 40,000 to 60,000 km. ### How much does it cost to run an 812? Carchecker.pro puts maintenance at €5,000 to €9,500 a year at 15,000 km. Servicing runs €1,800 to €3,000 once the free programme ends, dampers cost about €1,800 to €2,000 each, and a dealer gearbox rebuild is €8,000 to €12,000. ### How much is a used 812? Asking prices for the 109 cars we track for sale right now run from $380,353 to $1,500,449, with a median of $789,999. Model year, version, mileage and history move the price most; the prices by model year and fair values on this page show where a car should sit. ### Has the 812 been recalled? NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns filed for the 2018 to 2023 model years as of Oct 31, 2026, the latest for service brakes, hydraulic. Not every car was affected, so check the VIN of any car you're considering at nhtsa.gov/recalls. --- Source: Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/. Prices are live asking prices from US dealer listings in our latest scan, not sale prices. 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