2017 FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST

Typical onset: 15,000-35,000 mi

Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption (1+ quart per 1,000 mi), Blue smoke on startup or hard acceleration, Metallic knocking or ticking from lower end, Sudden loss of oil pressure — engine seizure

Fix: Full engine-out rebuild or short-block replacement required. Reports trace failures to insufficient ring seating during break-in or defective rings allowing fuel wash into bores. Expect 60-80 hours labor plus Ferrari OEM parts (pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets). Some dealers have covered under goodwill; independents cite poor factory QC on 2017-2018 builds.

Estimated cost: $45,000-75,000

Typical onset: 20,000-50,000 mi

Symptoms: Transmission fluid spots under car (red/brown fluid), Burnt smell after spirited driving, Transmission overheat warning on dash, Slipping or delayed shifts when hot

Fix: Rubber-lined hard lines crack at crimp joints; Ferrari revised part number mid-2018. Replace both feed and return lines, flush cooler, refill with Tutela transmission fluid. 8-12 hours labor with undertray removal and fluid service.

Estimated cost: $3,500-5,200

Typical onset: 30,000-60,000 mi

Symptoms: Hard or lurching shifts, especially 2-3 and 5-6, Gear selection fault messages, Transmission enters limp mode (stuck in one gear), Metallic clunk when engaging Drive from Park

Fix: DCT mechatronic unit solenoids wear or suffer from contamination due to cooler leaks (see above). Replace solenoid pack and perform clutch adaptation. If caught early, no clutch damage; if ignored, dual-clutch replacement adds $15k+. 10-14 hours with fluid service.

Estimated cost: $4,800-7,500

Typical onset: 25,000-50,000 mi

Symptoms: Clunking or banging on takeoff or shifts, Vibration through cabin at idle in gear, Excessive driveline movement visible during throttle blips

Fix: Rear transaxle mount uses a fluid-filled bushing that fails under high torque loads. Replace mount and alignment bushings. 4-6 hours labor; requires lifting rear subframe slightly.

Estimated cost: $1,800-2,800

Symptoms: Rough idle or stumbling under hard acceleration, Check engine light with lean fuel codes (P0171/P0174), Loss of top-end power above 6,000 RPM, Hard starting after sitting overnight

Fix: In-tank filter degrades rapidly with E10+ fuel; Ferrari specifies low-ethanol premium. Replace filter and both fuel pumps if contaminated. Tank drop required. 6-8 hours labor.

Estimated cost: $2,200-3,500

Typical onset: 40,000-70,000 mi

Symptoms: Coolant smell in cabin or from engine bay, Slow coolant loss without visible external leaks, White residue around head-to-block seam, Overheating under sustained high RPM

Fix: Gaskets fail at rear-bank outer cylinders due to localized overheating from marginal coolant flow. Both heads off, resurface, new gaskets, timing chain inspection. Engine-out not required but recommended for thoroughness. 40-50 hours labor.

Estimated cost: $18,000-28,000