# Ferrari F12berlinetta (and F12tdf) buying guide [Home](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/) › [Buying guides](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides) › Ferrari F12berlinetta (and F12tdf) > Markdown copy of https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/f12 for AI agents and assistants. Link and cite that URL, not this one. Buying guide · 2013 to 2017 · Updated Oct 1, 2026 Widely seen as the last naturally aspirated Ferrari V12 berlinetta, the F12 is a used buy decided by the brake cap recall, a gearbox worth inspecting and the paperwork. **Median asking price: $529,948** (Across 45 live listings) - Asking prices: $300,020 to $4,001,293, middle half $492k to $582k - For sale: 45 - Lowest price: $300,020 - Model years: 2013 to 2017 - Versions for sale: 2 ## The F12 as a used buy A used Ferrari F12berlinetta is bought on specification and paperwork more than on year, because the 2013 to 2017 cars changed little mechanically. The limited F12tdf is the exception. It replaced the 599 GTB. Its 6,262cc V12 makes 730 bhp and drives the rear wheels through a 7-speed twin-clutch gearbox, in an aluminum two-seater styled by Pininfarina. In the view of [Carcollectorinternational](https://www.carcollectorinternational.com/research/buyers-guides/ferrari/f12), it is the last naturally aspirated V12 berlinetta Ferrari built before the 812 Superfast. About 4,500 standard cars were made. [Carbuyer](https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/ferrari/f12-berlinetta) lists a 350-litre boot, growing to 500 litres with the rear divider removed, and over 370 miles from the 90-litre tank. On dependability, [Exoticcarhacks](https://www.exoticcarhacks.com/buyers-guides/ferrari-f12-buyers-guide/) and [Motorbiscuit](https://www.motorbiscuit.com/3-ferrari-f12-common-problems-reported-real-owners/) rate it among the most dependable V12 grand tourers while still insisting on a pre-purchase inspection, and Carbuyer found few things to go wrong. ## F12 years and versions The standard berlinetta barely changed. Exoticcarhacks says 2013 and 2014 cars had no significant mechanical changes, the Tailor Made personalization program arrived in 2014, and 2016 brought mostly options, interior trim and infotainment updates. So on an ordinary car the options decide it. [Octane Files](https://www.octanefiles.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta) points to the suspension lifter, carbon trim and a heritage colour as what separates a well-specified car from a bare one. The lifter earns its keep every day, because the long, low nose meets each ramp first. Carbon-ceramic brakes were standard, so you will not find one with iron discs. The F12tdf is the version Octane Files ranks first. Only 799 were built from 2015 to 2017. It makes 780PS at 8,500rpm and weighs 110kg less than the berlinetta. It has wider front tires, and its gearchanges are 30 percent faster on the way up and 40 percent faster on the way down. Virtual Short Wheelbase rear-wheel steering debuted on it. It lapped Fiorano two seconds faster than the standard car, and Exoticcarhacks quotes 769 hp against 730 hp. The 70th Anniversary cars of 2017 come next in Octane Files' order. Only 70 were made, they mark the end of F12 production, and each wears one of seventy heritage liveries. Carcollectorinternational's advice cuts across all of this: take the best-documented car in the most desirable specification over a tired example of a rarer derivative. You can browse [every berlinetta for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta) or [every tdf for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12tdf) to compare specifications. ## F12 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta) | 2013-2017 | 43 | $527,222 | | [F12tdf](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12tdf) | 2017 | 2 | $3,851,743 | ## Common F12 problems ### Brake cap recall The reservoir cap can fail to vent, which builds a vacuum, lets brake fluid leak out and can cost you some or all of your braking. The recall covers berlinettas and tdfs built 2013 to 2017; the remedy is a new cap and a software update that adds a low-fluid warning. ### Airbag recalls Three airbag problems are on record: a Takata passenger inflator, an airbag ECU on 2015 to 2017 cars, and a driver's airbag module fitted rotated on berlinettas built December 2014 to April 2015. Each needs confirming for the car in front of you. ### Gearbox seals and sensor Oil can seep from the 7DCL750 dual-clutch gearbox seals, and a failing speed sensor gives rough shifts at low speed and on downshifts. [Kicktyres](https://kicktyres.com/inspections/ferrari/f12), a New Zealand site, puts gearbox faults at $1,500 to $9,000 to put right. ### Starter motor trouble Some F12s have starter motor problems, showing up as difficulty restarting after a drive and electrical warnings. ### Paint corrosion Paint can peel or corrode around the rear mesh and the rear wing vents, and Octane Files tells buyers to check the vents closely. ### Leather shrinkage and creaks Leather on the dashboard and rear sunscreen can shrink and crack. Creaking from the torque bolts in the rear driveshaft has also been reported. ## What to check on a used F12 - Confirm the brake reservoir cap recall was done, and have the recall history checked against the chassis number, especially on an imported car. - Get underneath and look for any weep from the gearbox oil seals. - Listen for rough shifts at parking speeds and on downshifts, which is how a failing speed sensor shows itself. - Start the car cold, then again after a drive, and watch for slow restarts or electrical warnings that point to the starter. - Inspect the paint around the rear wing vents and rear mesh for bubbling, the first sign of corrosion there. - Run a paint-depth gauge over every panel to find refinished areas and accident repairs. - Read the service book for gaps in the Ferrari dealer history and proof that Ferrari Genuine Maintenance was used. - Have each of the three airbag campaigns confirmed separately, since they cover different build dates and years. - Examine the dashboard and rear sunscreen leather for shrinkage and cracks. - Specify ECU diagnostics, compression testing and underbody photos in the pre-purchase inspection, and add a long road test. ## F12 running costs The gearbox is the big variable. A replacement speed sensor runs about $1,000 according to Motorbiscuit, while a full 7DCL750 replacement costs tens of thousands of dollars. Kicktyres' New Zealand figure of $1,500 to $9,000 covers gearbox faults generally. Every new F12 came with seven years of scheduled servicing, which sets the standard for the dealer history you should expect to find in the book. For what these cars ask, use our [F12berlinetta price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/f12berlinetta), and see [how much a Ferrari costs](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari) for wider context. ## F12 recalls and complaints NHTSA holds five recall campaigns for 2013 to 2017 F12s. One covers the brake fluid reservoir cap (2013 to 2017, berlinetta and tdf), filed under hydraulic service brakes. The other four are airbag campaigns: 2013 cars sold or registered in certain states, 2015 berlinettas built between December 2014 and April 2015, 2015 to 2017 cars, and 2014 to 2017 cars including the tdf. Because one campaign is tied to a build window and another to states, a given F12 can fall under some of the five and not others. Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to see which apply, then ask for proof of each repair. NHTSA holds no owner complaints for these model years. ## NHTSA recalls for the F12 Every recall campaign the carmaker filed with NHTSA for the 2013 to 2017 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 | 2013 to 2017 | Service brakes, hydraulic | A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. | | 19V411000 | Jun 4, 2019 | 2015 to 2017 | Air bags | In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury. | | 19V006000 | Jan 9, 2019 | 2014 to 2017 | Air bags | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. | | 18V040000 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2013 | Air bags | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. | | 15V433000 | Jul 7, 2015 | 2015 | Air bags | In the event of a crash, the deployment of the driver's air bag in a rotated orientation increases the risk of injury. | ## Best F12 deals right now 4 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $88,590. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one. - 2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta: asking $501,222 · $89k below market · 7,948 mi · Las Vegas, NV · deal score 87 of 100 - 2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta: asking $390,894 · $45k below market · 36,306 mi · Fuquay Varina, NC · deal score 76 of 100 - 2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta: asking $444,581 · $40k below market · 17,239 mi · Tampa, FL · deal score 73 of 100 - 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta: asking $429,951 · $39k below market · 17,221 mi · Boerne, TX · deal score 73 of 100 [Unlock all 4 deals](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/upgrade). Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email. ## F12 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. - 2017: $632,845 (10 for sale · $300,194 to $4,001,293 · median 7,676 mi) - 2016: $552,330 (10 for sale · $390,894 to $699,085 · median 16,179 mi) - 2015: $525,625 (15 for sale · $379,995 to $651,992 · median 13,513 mi) - 2014: $490,497 (9 for sale · $396,988 to $536,189 · median 17,221 mi) - 2013: $300,020 (1 for sale · median 18,368 mi) ## F12 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | F12berlinetta | 2017 | $624,858 | 6,900 | | F12berlinetta | 2016 | $546,148 | 12,000 | | F12berlinetta | 2015 | $499,690 | 14,400 | | F12berlinetta | 2014 | $476,366 | 15,500 | ## F12 for sale now - [2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $558,680 · 21,371 mi · Salt Lake City, UT - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $379,995 · 42,704 mi · Tampa, FL - [2017 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $630,062 · 9,007 mi · Beverly Hills, CA - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $509,000 · 18,386 mi · Austin, TX - [2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $526,528 · 15,110 mi · Scottsdale, AZ - [2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $699,085 · 9,300 mi · Mill Valley, CA - [2017 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $582,076 · 23,634 mi · Charlotte, NC - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $499,990 · 15,100 mi · Franklin Park, IL - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $527,222 · 21,073 mi · Las Vegas, NV - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $525,625 · 7,195 mi · Carrollton, TX - [2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $536,189 · 11,303 mi · Orlando, FL - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $489,900 · 21,721 mi · Dallas, TX - [2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $510,122 · 19,722 mi · San Diego, CA - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $529,948 · 11,865 mi · Marysville, OH - [2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $561,011 · 15,627 mi · Las Vegas, NV - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $571,130 · 5,061 mi · Palm Harbor, FL - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $570,174 · 7,094 mi · Staten Island, NY - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $500,478 · 11,228 mi · Johnson Creek, WI - [2017 Ferrari F12tdf](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12tdf): $3,702,192 · 1,803 mi · Boca Raton, FL - [2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $548,725 · 14,925 mi · Plano, TX - [2016 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $551,189 · 10,014 mi · Orlando, FL - [2017 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $624,976 · 6,205 mi · Salt Lake City, UT - [2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $482,334 · 17,437 mi · Salt Lake City, UT - [2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta): $396,988 · 31,369 mi · Pompano Beach, FL [Every used F12berlinetta](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/f12berlinetta) ## Our verdict Buy the F12tdf if you can find one, with the 70th Anniversary cars next, as Octane Files ranks them. For a standard berlinetta, pick the car with the best paper trail and the suspension lifter fitted, and filter the [used F12berlinetta for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/f12berlinetta) accordingly. Insist on a completed brake cap recall, a full Ferrari dealer or Genuine Maintenance history, and a road test long enough to expose any rough low-speed shifting. Then look under the gearbox: a weep at the seals needs a repair quote before you agree a price. ## Sources We read these pages and checked every fact in this guide against them. The words are ours. Researched Oct 31, 2026. - [Ferrari F12berlinetta (2012–2017)](https://www.octanefiles.com/cars/ferrari-f12berlinetta) (octanefiles.com) - [Ferrari F12 Buyers Guide](https://www.exoticcarhacks.com/buyers-guides/ferrari-f12-buyers-guide/) (exoticcarhacks.com) - [Ferrari F12 Berlinetta coupe (2012-2017)](https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/ferrari/f12-berlinetta) (carbuyer.co.uk) - [Ferrari F12 Berlinetta buyers guide: provenance, mechanical priorities and specification](https://www.carcollectorinternational.com/research/buyers-guides/ferrari/f12) (carcollectorinternational.com) - [Ferrari F12 common faults & what to check (NZ)](https://kicktyres.com/inspections/ferrari/f12) (kicktyres.com) - [3 Ferrari F12 Common Problems Reported by Real Owners](https://www.motorbiscuit.com/3-ferrari-f12-common-problems-reported-real-owners/) (motorbiscuit.com) - [Recall Campaign C24100080: Replacement of Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap, Model Years 2013-2017](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCMN-22V536-2830.pdf) (NHTSA) - [Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap recall notice](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCONL-22V536-2943.pdf) (NHTSA) - [Recalls and owner complaints for the F12](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) (NHTSA) ## Shop the F12 - [Used Ferrari F12berlinetta for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/f12berlinetta) (43) - [Ferrari F12berlinetta price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/f12berlinetta) - [Cheapest Ferrari F12berlinetta for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/ferrari/f12berlinetta) - [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) ## F12: common questions ### What is the best F12 to buy? The F12tdf is the version Octane Files rates most highly, followed by the 70th Anniversary cars of 2017. Among standard berlinettas, buy the best-documented car with the options you want, especially the front suspension lifter. ### What goes wrong with the F12? The brake fluid reservoir cap recall is the most serious item, alongside several airbag recalls. Gearbox oil seal leaks and speed sensor failures are reported too, as are starter problems, peeling paint around the rear vents and cracking leather. ### Is the F12 reliable? Yes, by V12 grand tourer standards. Exoticcarhacks and Motorbiscuit rate it among the most dependable, and Carbuyer says its dual-clutch gearbox has proved sturdy. A pre-purchase inspection is still essential, and the five NHTSA recalls need checking. ### How much does it cost to run an F12? Gearbox work is the main bill. Kicktyres, a New Zealand site, puts gearbox faults at $1,500 to $9,000, and Motorbiscuit says a speed sensor is about $1,000 while a replacement gearbox costs tens of thousands of dollars. New cars came with seven years of scheduled servicing. ### How much is a used F12? Asking prices for the 45 cars we track for sale right now run from $300,020 to $4,001,293, with a median of $529,948. 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 F12 been recalled? NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns filed for the 2013 to 2017 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. Cite as "Ferrari F12berlinetta (and F12tdf) buying guide", Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/f12 (updated Oct 1, 2026). Site map for assistants: https://www.luxurycardeals.com/llms.txt.