Ferrari 812 recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Ferrari 812 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. 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.

  2. Brake fluid reservoir cap may cause fluid leak

    Reported July 26, 2022Model years 2018–2022NHTSA campaign 22V53600023,555 vehicles affected

    The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum that can cause a fluid leak and partial or total loss of braking. Dealers will replace the cap and update the software to add a low-fluid warning, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    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.

  3. Brake reservoir cap may not ventilate properly

    Reported February 28, 2022Model years 2005–2022DVSA recall R/2022/066EU Safety Gate A12/00470/22360,902 vehicles affected

    The brake reservoir cap may not ventilate properly to maintain atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir. The remedy is to replace the cap and update the instrument panel software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE CAP OF THE BRAKE OIL RESERVOIR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN THE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE INSIDE THE RESERVOIR
    Defect
    The cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir itself.�
    Remedy
    Replacement of the brake oil reservoir cap and software update of the Instrument Panel Node.

  4. Stop & Start system may not activate

    Reported July 1, 2021Model years 2017–2021DVSA recall R/2021/258EU Safety Gate A12/01130/2124 vehicles affected

    The Stop & Start system may not activate when the vehicle starts, increasing emissions and fuel consumption. The system software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE 'STOP & START' SYSTEM MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE LEVEL OF EMISSIONS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION OF YOUR VEHICLE.
    Defect
    When starting the vehicle the Stop & Start system may not be activated. This could lead to an increase in the level of emissions and fuel consumption of your vehicle.
    Remedy
    Update the software for the Stop & Start system.

  5. Rear window may be bonded incorrectly

    Reported October 8, 2020Model years 2016–2020DVSA recall R/2020/29120 vehicles affected

    The rear window may be bonded incorrectly. Replace the rear window glass.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECT BONDING OF THE REAR WINDOW
    Defect
    Incorrect bonding of the rear window
    Remedy
    Rear window glass replacement

  6. Rear window may detach

    Reported October 6, 2020Model years 2018–2020NHTSA campaign 20V6140001,063 vehicles affected

    The rear window may be bonded incorrectly and lose adhesion over time. It could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the rear window, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY
    Defect
    Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018-2020 812 Superfast vehicles. The rear window on these vehicles may have been bonded incorrectly, which may lead to decreased, long-term adhesion.
    Consequence
    The rear window could fully detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear window, free of charge. Ferrari issued owners an interim notification on December 5, 2020. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 73.
    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.safercar.gov.

  7. Fuel vapour separator fault could cause a fire

    Reported February 28, 2019Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2019/072EU Safety Gate A12/0524/1965,025 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing fault in the fuel vapour separator could result in a fire. The remedy is to replace the separator.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MANUFACTURING FAULT WITH FUEL VAPOUR SEPARATOR
    Defect
    Manufacturing fault with the fuel vapour separator could result in fire.
    Remedy
    Replace fuel vapour separator.

  8. Fuel vapor separator may crack and leak

    Reported February 14, 2019Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 19V0900002,150 vehicles affected

    The fuel vapor separator may crack and leak fuel. A leak near an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the separator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, 2018-2019 488 GTB, GTC4Lusso T, GTC4Lusso, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, and 2019 488 Pista vehicles. The fuel vapor separator may crack and allow fuel to leak.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel vapor separator, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 69.
    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.safercar.gov.

  9. Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported May 31, 2016Model years 2008–2018DVSA recall R/2016/115347,172 vehicles affected

    The front passenger airbag inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys, sending metal fragments into the vehicle interior and potentially injuring occupants. The front passenger airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
    Defect
    Due to a non conformity during production the passenger's front air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace passenger's front air bag.

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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