Ferrari GTC4Lusso recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Ferrari GTC4Lusso 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. Brake fluid reservoir cap may cause fluid leak

    Reported July 26, 2022Model years 2018–2020NHTSA 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Door lock cable retaining slot may break

    Reported February 14, 2019Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2019/073EU Safety Gate A12/0525/195,860 vehicles affected

    A door may not open using its external handle. The door locks and release cables will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DOOR LOCK CABLE RETAINING SLOT MAY BREAK
    Defect
    Doors may not open when using external handle.
    Remedy
    Replace door locks and release cables.

  5. 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.

  6. External door handle may not open the door

    Reported February 14, 2019Model years 2017–2019NHTSA campaign 19V089000582 vehicles affected

    Tension on the door lock mechanism may prevent the external handle from opening the door. In an emergency, this may increase injury risk for occupants. Dealers will install new door locks and cables free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
    Defect
    Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2017-2019 GTC4Lusso and 2018-2019 GTC4Lusso T vehicles. Tension on the door lock mechanism may result in the vehicle's door being unable to be opened by using the external door handle.
    Consequence
    If a door cannot be opened with the external handle in the case of an emergency, it can increase the risk of injury for the driver or passengers.
    Remedy
    Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will install new door locks and cables, 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 67.
    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. Passenger air bag inflator may explode

    Reported January 9, 2019Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 19V00600011,176 vehicles affected

    The passenger air bag inflator may explode when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
    Consequence
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 65.
    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.

  8. 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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