Ferrari 296 recalls

5 official safety recalls for the Ferrari 296 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Turbocharger oil pipes may leak

    Reported October 27, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/4586 vehicles affected

    Improperly tightened turbocharger lubrication pipes may leak oil, creating a risk of a thermal event. The pipes will be checked and tightened correctly if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Checking correct tightening of engine turbocharger lubrication system delivery pipes
    Defect
    For affected vehicles there is concern that improper tightening of the lubrication pipes to the engine turbocharging system could cause an oil leak with a consequent risk of a thermal event.
    Remedy
    Check and if necessary restore the correct tightening of the lubrication pipes to the engine turbocharging system.

  2. Turbocharger oil pipe connection may leak

    Reported October 21, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V7160006 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    An incorrectly tightened nut at the oil filter connection to the turbocharger oil feed pipes may cause an oil leak. Oil near a combustible source increases fire risk. Owners are advised not to drive until repaired. Ferrari will check and retighten the nut free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2025 296 GTS and 296 GTB vehicles. The nut securing the oil filter connection to the turbocharger oil feed pipes was tightened incorrectly and may cause an oil leak.
    Consequence
    An oil leak near a combustible source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Ferrari will verify tightness and retighten the attachment nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. The manufacturer's number for this recall is RC 93.

  3. Driveshaft fixings may be incorrectly tightened

    Reported October 30, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2025/026EU Safety Gate SR/00011/253 vehicles affected

    The driveshaft fixings and support plates to the gearbox may have incorrect torque settings. Their tightness will be checked.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    The fixings and the relative support plates of the driveshafts to the gearbox may not be properly tight
    Defect
    For certain vehicles the fixings and relative support plates of the driveshafts to the gearbox may have received an incorrect torque setting.
    Remedy
    A check of the fixings and relative support plates of the driveshafts.

  4. Fuel tank connecting pipe may leak

    Reported July 27, 2023Model years 2021–2023DVSA recall R/2023/158568 vehicles affected

    Contact with the high-voltage battery cover may corrode the fuel tank connecting pipe and create a hole, causing a fuel leak. The pipe will be replaced with a modified type.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles have a fuel tank connecting pipe that may come into contact with the HV Battery protective cover resulting in corrosion causing a hole inside the connecting pipe that may result in a fuel leak.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles have a fuel tank connecting pipe that may come into contact with the HV Battery protective cover resulting in corrosion causing a hole inside the connecting pipe that may result in a fuel leak.
    Remedy
    Remove and replace the fuel tank connecting pipe with a modified type.

  5. Fuel tank connecting pipe may corrode and leak

    Reported May 8, 2023Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 23V329000425 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    Contact with the high-voltage battery cover may cause the fuel tank connecting pipe to corrode and leak. Fuel near an ignition source can cause a fire. Do not drive until repaired. Dealers will install a reinforced pipe with a protective sleeve free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ferrari 296 vehicles. The fuel tank connecting pipe may corrode due to unintended contact between the fuel tank connecting pipe and the high-voltage battery protection cover, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install a new fuel tank connecting pipe reinforced with a protective sleeve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816.2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 85.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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