Ferrari Is Recalling the 12Cilindri Because the Window Tint Is Too Dark

- Ferrari is recalling 80 12Cilindri models in the United States because the window tint on the rear and side windows is too dark to comply with regulations. - According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the black rear and side windows fail to allow 70 percent light transmittance. - Ferrari will replace the noncompliant windows with clearer glass and will reimburse owners who previously had the fix completed. Sometimes automotive recalls cover urgent safety issues. Other times, Ferrari recalls 80 12Cilindri models because the window tint is too dark to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. On March 16, 2026, the latter situation took place after Ferrari noticed the issue during a pre-delivery inspection. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the black rear and side windows on the Ferrari 12Cilindri fail to comply with FMVSS No. 205. That regulation requires that outward-facing glass must have at least 70 percent light admittance, or it could impair the driver's ability to see and increase the chance of a crash. For Sale Near You See all results for new 2025 12Cilindri for sale near 30303 According to the recall documents, Ferrari discovered the issue while conducting a pre-delivery inspection. The root cause of the issue was determined to be an internal error regarding the model's technical features for the United States market. The fix for the recall is as simple as you might expect it to be. Ferrari will simply replace the noncompliant parts with new glass that meets FMVSS regulations. The automaker will also reimburse any owners who had the glass replaced before notifications of the recall were sent out. The automaker plans to notify all of the current known owners of the impacted 12Cilindris by May 15, asking them to schedule an appointment with an authorized Ferrari dealer. If you're worried that your personal 12Cilindri is affected, we'd advise you to contact your Ferrari representative. You can also always check on the NHTSA recalls page using your car's VIN. ➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car. Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.