Ferrari LaFerrari recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Ferrari LaFerrari 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 2013–2017NHTSA 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. Fuel vapor separator may crack and leak

    Reported February 14, 2019Model years 2017NHTSA 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.

  5. Driver airbag may deploy incorrectly

    Reported July 13, 2015Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2015/148EU Safety Gate A12/0965/15210 vehicles affected

    The driver's airbag module may not meet specifications and could deploy incorrectly in a collision, reducing protection. The remedy is to replace the module.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The driver's airbag module may not conform to the required specifications. In the event of a collision this may cause the airbag to deploy incorrectly and t may not offer the appropriate degree of protection for the driver
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace driver's air bag module.

  6. Driver airbag may deploy at an angle

    Reported July 7, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V433000814 vehicles affected

    An improperly assembled driver airbag module may deploy in a rotated orientation, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the driver airbag module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Defect
    Ferrari North America, Inc. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, California T, FF, F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari vehicles manufactured December 19, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a driver side air bag module that was improperly assembled. This can cause the air bag to deploy in a rotated orientation.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash, the deployment of the driver's air bag in a rotated orientation increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    FNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front Driver's Side Air Bag Module, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 57.
    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. Tyre pressure warning may be incorrect

    Reported June 25, 2015Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2015/139EU Safety Gate A12/0990/1530 vehicles affected

    An incorrect low-pressure warning could allow continued driving with incorrect tyre pressures, which may affect steering control. The tyre pressure warning program will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF CONTROL
    Defect
    The low tyre pressure warning message may be incorrect. This could allow the continued use of the vehicle with incorrect tyre pressures which may affect steering control.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles update the tyre pressure warning program.

  8. Head restraints may not protect occupants adequately

    Reported June 25, 2015Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2015/138EU Safety Gate A12/0989/1531 vehicles affected

    The head restraints may not meet required specifications and may not provide adequate protection in a crash. They will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEADREST MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IN A COLLISION
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the head restraints may not conform to required specifications. In the event of an accident they may not provide adequate protection to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy
    Replace head restraints on affected vehicles.

  9. Tire puncture warning may be incorrect

    Reported May 26, 2015Model years 2014–2015NHTSA campaign 15V30600085 vehicles affected

    After a puncture, the system may display an incorrect warning, which could lead the driver to keep driving on the punctured tire, lose control and crash. Dealers will update the tire pressure monitoring software to display the correct warning, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    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.

  10. Headrests may not absorb enough energy in a crash

    Reported May 22, 2015Model years 2014–2015NHTSA campaign 15V30500085 vehicles affected

    The headrests may not absorb the required amount of energy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the headrests free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    Headrests that do not absorb the required amount of energy can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    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.

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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