2014 Ferrari LaFerrari

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.

Ferrari LaFerrari
Pictured: LaFerrari in Beverly Hills (14563979888). Photo: Axion23, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Two Seaters
Engines
6.3L 12-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Hybrid
MPG (best)
14 combined · 12 city / 16 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 32% below the 2014 two seaters average of 20.7 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2014 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari is a two seaters offered with a 6.3L 12-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway), 32% worse than the 2014 two seaters average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
LaFerrari Hybrid Hybrid6.3L 12-cylAutomatic (AM7)Rear-Wheel Drive12 / 16 / 14-32%$5,850664
2/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
2/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $17,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.7 MPG2014 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari.

Similar 2014 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 Ferrari LaFerrari (this car)14 MPGNot rated3
2014 Lamborghini Aventador13 MPGNot rated2
2014 Lamborghini Gallardo16 MPGNot rated1
2014 Ferrari F1213 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (3)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 26, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V536000 · 23,555 vehicles

Problem
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari, 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, and 2019-2022 Portofino vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function.
Risk
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 80. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-833.
Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · May 26, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V306000 · 85 vehicles

Problem
Ferrari North America, Inc. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LaFerrari vehicles manufactured May 15, 2014, to March 4, 2015. In the event of a tire puncture, the affected vehicles will display the incorrect warning message of "Low Tyre Pressure-Max speed 50 mph" instead of the correct message "Low Tyre Pressure-Do not proceed." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk
The incorrect message may cause the driver to continue driving on a punctured tire, causing a loss of vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
FNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the tire pressure monitoring system software to give the correct reading, free of charge. The recall began on July17, 2015. Owners may contact FNA customer service at 1-866-551-2828. FNA's number for this recall is 56.
Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint · May 22, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V305000 · 85 vehicles

Problem
Ferrari North America, Inc. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LaFerrari vehicles manufactured May 15, 2014, to March 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have L32 seats as standard equipment for the passenger seat and as optional equipment for the driver seat. In a crash, the headrests of L32 seats may not absorb the required amount of energy, and thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
Risk
Headrests that do not absorb the required amount of energy can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
FNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headrests, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 55.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other LaFerrari years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2017 LaFerrari13185 inNot rated20

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →