Ferrari problems
Ferrari S.p.A. (/fəˈrɑːri/; Italian: ) is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari (1898–1988), the company built its first car in 1940, adopted its current name in 1945, and began to produce its current line of road cars in 1947. Ferrari became a public company in 1960, and from 1963 to 2014 it was a subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. It was spun off from Fiat's successor entity, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, in 2016. In 2024, the Wall Street Journal summed up the company's reputation in this way: "Ferrari has been synonymous with opulence, meticulous craftsmanship and ridiculously fast cars for nearly a century."
The company currently offers a large model range which includes several supercars, grand tourers, and one SUV. Many early Ferraris, dating to the 1950s and 1960s, count among the most expensive cars ever sold at auction. Owing to a combination of its cars, enthusiast culture, and successful licensing deals, in 2019 Ferrari was labelled the world's strongest brand by the financial consultancy Brand Finance. As of May 2023, Ferrari is also one of the largest car manufacturers by market capitalisation, with a value of approximately US$52 billion.
Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where its team, Scuderia Ferrari, is the series' single oldest and most successful. Scuderia Ferrari has raced since 1929, first in Grand Prix events and later in Formula One, where since 1952 it has fielded fifteen champion drivers, won sixteen Constructors' Championships, and accumulated more race victories, 1–2 finishes, podiums, pole positions, fastest laps and points than any other team in F1 history. Historically, Ferrari was also highly active in sports car racing, where its cars took many wins in races like the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as several overall victories in the World Sportscar Championship. Scuderia Ferrari fans, commonly called tifosi, are known for their passion and loyalty to the team.
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Common Ferrari problems
Based on the complaints from Ferrari owners, several common problems with Ferrari cars have been highlighted:
- Strict Ownership Rules: Ferrari imposes strict rules on its owners, prohibiting actions like selling the vehicle below market price, making alterations to the car, covering the badge, or even owning Lamborghinis. Violating these rules can result in being banned from owning a Ferrari, as seen with celebrities like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Justin Bieber.
- Limited Access to Exclusive Models: Being on Ferrari's VIP list grants access to the most exclusive models, but getting on this list is extremely challenging. Even loyal customers like David Lee, with a $50 million car collection, have been denied access to certain models despite their history with the brand.
- Not Suitable for Everyday Use: Ferrari cars are not practical for everyday use in most locations, except perhaps in places like the United Arab Emirates or Monte Carlo. Factors like bad weather and the high maintenance costs make using a Ferrari as a daily driver impractical for many owners.
- Legal Disputes and Brand Protection: Ferrari is known for filing lawsuits to protect its brand integrity, demanding that owners adhere strictly to the original design of their vehicles. Any modifications that deviate from the brand's standards can lead to legal action, as seen in cases like the Ferrari F40 Barchetta Beurlys and the "Purrari" customized Ferrari 458.
These issues highlight the challenges and restrictions that come with owning a Ferrari, from maintenance concerns to strict ownership rules and legal battles over brand protection. Ferrari owners must navigate these complexities to enjoy the prestige and performance associated with the iconic Italian automaker.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Ferrari models
We have analysed all the complaints filed against Ferrari cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Ferrari models:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Ferrari brand.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Ferrari models
We have also compiled a table for you with the number of complaints about specific models of Ferrari cars:
Distribution of Ferrari car problems by type
Based on an anlyse of all Ferrari related complaints and concluded that the most common problems with Ferrari cars are the following:
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Seat belts problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
Below is a graph with statistics on all Ferrari vehicle components and the number of complaints about them.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Ferrari models
A total of 5 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Ferrari models
There were a total of 4 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Ferrari models
There were a total of 7 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model.
The NHTSA has received 62 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Ferrari Ferrari. Below are 15 recent complaints about various Ferrari models. In order to research complaints about a particular brand you need to select it from the list of available models above.
List of the last 15 complaints about Ferrari models
Ferrari 458 speciale 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-15
- Date Complaint: 2023-06-15
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF75VFA0E0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: All the plastic in the dashboard, including all the buttons that are essential for operating the car, starts melting, the labels on these essential buttons become unidentifiable, and it coats the fingertips and hands with melted sticky plastic which renders the driving experience not safe as one is trying to clean his/her hands from essentially glue. A quick google search shows this is an extremely common problem in these cars. While there is an obvious cosmetic issue here, I believe this is also a safety issue when the button labels cannot be read, or when a glue-like chemical is all over the hands while driving.
Ferrari 488 gtb 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-19
- Date Complaint: 2022-10-19
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF79ALA1H0
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Headliner is sagging and this is causing sun visor to come down thus affecting visibility of the driver. this problem is very common on this model and causing a safety issue.
Ferrari 488 gtb 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-04
- Date Complaint: 2022-09-05
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF79ALA0H0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: On Sunday Sept 4th, while attending an Edge Addicts track day event at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, My 2017 488 Was parts of the run group, 2 laps were completed prior to the brake pedal failing completely to the floor and causing my driver to loose all braking capability and slamming into a wall. We have in car video from Go Pro footage, footage from another vehicle from behind my 488 and also footage from the control room of the track. This vehicle was purchased 3 months ago, the brake fluid is at the correct level and the new "Recalled" Brake fluid cap is installed. There is some sort of serious manufacturing defect with this system, this is a car designed for this type of use. This needs a serious investigation before others are hurt or killed.
Ferrari 488 gtb 2019
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-01
- Date Complaint: 2022-01-19
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF79ALAXK0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V833000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that he was concerned about driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Ferrari 430 scuderia 2009
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-12
- Date Complaint: 2022-01-04
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: zffkw64a890
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: During panic stop, I applied brakes, and car slowed, but not in a rapid fashion. It appeared I had lost power assist to the brakes. I have since had the brake master cylinder/booster servo replaced, which has restored braking function.
Ferrari Testarossa 1988
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2021-12-30
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: zffsg17a8j0
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The contact's son owns a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. The contact stated that vehicle was manufactured with an electrical seat belt that would recline once an occupant was seated in either the driver’s or passenger’s side seat. The contact stated that the track for the passenger side seat belt was defective and would not recline with an occupant seated in the passenger’s seat. The seat belt warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V142000 (Seat Belts) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Ferrari 488 spider 2018
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-07
- Date Complaint: 2021-10-04
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF80AMA0J0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: On 07 September 2021, I had been driving my 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider for 8 to 10 miles when the car suddenly displayed the following message "Brake Fluid Low, Go to Dealer Slowly". (note: Dealer is 2 hours away at 60 mph). As I slowed the car from approximately 45 mph, the brakes felt minimal but with down-shifting and minimal brakes I was able to slow the car. I attempted to limp home at 5 to 10 mph however within 3 miles or so the brakes failed completely. With the pedal to the floor there was absolutely no effect on the vehicle. It was fortunate that I was able to slow the car prior to complete failure and did not hit anything or anyone. Once the brakes failed completely, I did end up running through a stop sign before I could pull off the road into a parking lot and only stopped the car by rolling into an uphill parking spot and hitting the concrete parking barrier with the tires. I found it was necessary to turn the car off in order to keep it from rolling backwards. The car does not have a classic emergency brake but rather an electronic hold function. When trying to activate this function to keep the car from rolling backwards the car displayed the following message (as best I can remember) "Depress Brake Pedal to Activate Hold". However, with the brake pedal fully depressed, the function would not activate even though it worked fine prior to the brake failure (and subsequent to repair). The car was towed to the dealer and repaired under warranty. The service manager reported that the Master Cylinder leaked into the vacuum booster. I had requested that the failed parts be returned to me however the service manager advised me that failed parts replaced under warranty are returned to Ferrari.
Ferrari 488 gtb 2018
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-04
- Date Complaint: 2021-09-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF79ALA2J0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ON 6/4/21, MY 2018 FERRARI 488 GTB DISPLAYED A MESSAGE IN MY LEFT DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE IN MY DRIVEWAY THAT READ "BRAKE FLUID LOW-DRIVE TO DEALER SLOWLY", THAT RESULTED IN MY FERRARI BEING TOTALED BY STATE FARM AFTER I JUMPED OUT OF THE RUNNING AND MOVING FERRARI ONTO MY REAR LAWN BETWEEN 10 TO 15 MILES PER HOUR BEFORE IT WENT INTO A POND BEHIND MY RESIDENCE. THEN, 6-WEEKS LATER THE REPLACEMENT 2018 FERRARI GTB VIN#[XXX] I PURCHASED FROM FERRARI OF ATLANTA DISPLAYED THE SAME MESSAGE IN MY LEFT DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT READ "BRAKE FLIUID LOW-DRIVE TO DEALER SLOWLY BEFORE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AS I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE. AFTER HAVING THE REPLACMENT FERRARI TOWED INTO CONTINENTAL FERRARI IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED INSIDE THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT CAUSED THE BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REPLACEMENT FERRARI. THE FIRST FERRARI WAS TAKEN TO A COMPANY AND SOLD AS SALVAGE. THE COMPANY NAME IS COPART AND THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER IS (314) 291-8400. NONE OF THE FERRARI SERVICE DEPARTMENTS OR SALES DEPARTMENTS THAT I CONTACTED HAD ANY RECORD OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE BRAKE FAILURE PROBLEMS THAT I EXPERIENCED WITHIN A 6-WEEK PERIOD ON 2 SEPARATE FERRAI 488 GTB'S. I COULD HAVE BEEN TRAPPED INSIDE MY FERRARI THAT WENT INTO THE POND BEHIND MY RESIDENCE AND POSSIBLY KILLED. I COULD ALSO HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED ALONG WITH OTHER MOTORISTS IN MY REPLACMENT FERRARI THAT HAD THE SAME BRAKE FAILURE ISSUE JUST 6-WEEKS LATER IF I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE REPLACEMENT FERRARI HOME AND SAFELY INSIDE NY GARAGE BEFORE THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED A SECOND TIME. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY FERRARI HAS THE MESSAGE "BRAKE FLUID LOW-DRIVE TO DEALER SLOWLY" DISPLAY" THAT GIVES DRIVERS A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY THAT THE BRAKES WILL CONTINUE TO WORK PROPERLY UNTIL YOU DRIVE TO THE DEALER. THAT'S A DEADLY WARNING AND MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN TO ME. MY CELL NUMBER IS [XXX] AND I LIVE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA. PLEASE CALL ME! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Ferrari 812 superfast 2021
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-07
- Date Complaint: 2021-09-10
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF83CLA3M0
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Vehicle owners manual says it is equipped with a feature to be able to activate/deactivate the auto-dimming feature for the rearview and side mirrors- the vehicle is not actually equipped with this feature. The mirrors automatically dim at night when the headlights are turned on, the side view mirrors especially dim to a very dark level where it is unsafe and I can not properly see making it unsafe to drive the vehicle. I wish I am able to deactivate this feature as stated in my owners manual for the vehicle.
Ferrari 458 italia 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-11
- Date Complaint: 2021-03-11
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF67NFA3C0
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE A 2012 FERRARI 458 ITALIA AND THE "FLAPPER" ON THE FUEL FILLER DOES NOT CLOSE. I'VE NOTICED ON A COUPLE OCCASIONS THAT AFTER FILLING AND "SPIRITED" DRIVING (CORNING AT LEGAL SPEEDS) I WILL HAVE FUEL ON THE SIDE OF THE CAR. THIS INDICATES THAT THE FUEL CAN "SLOSH" OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. I'VE GOT A CONCERN THAT THIS COULD IGNITE CAUSING A FIRE. I'VE BEEN ABLE TO MANIPULATE THE FLAPPER TO GET IT TO CLOSE, BUT IT STICKS OPEN AGAIN AFTER THE NEXT FUEL UP. I'VE ATTACHED A PICTURE OF THE ABNORMAL CONDITION. THE FLAPPER IS STUCK OPEN IN THE ABNORMAL CONDITION AND IS THE SAFETY CONCERN. I BELIEVE THE FLAPPER SHOULD ALWAYS RETURN TO CLOSED WHEN FUEL FILLER NECK IS REMOVED FROM THE AUTOMOBILE.
Ferrari 458 italia 2015
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-01
- Date Complaint: 2020-12-11
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF67NFA9F0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FERRARI 458 ITALIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL AT A GAS STATION, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ADD FUEL TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED HE ATTEMPTED TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE AT DIFFERENT STATIONS BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADD FUEL USING A GAS CONTAINER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERRARI LOS ANGELES (7051 HAYVENHURST AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91406; (888) 353-2595), WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE FUEL NECK PIPE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000.*DT *JB*DT
Ferrari Gtc4lusso 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2020-11-29
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF82WNA9H0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: SINCE THE FIRST RECALL IN JUNE 2019, I TRY TO GET AN APPOINTMENT AT MY LOCAL FERRARI DEALERSHIP AND HE IS NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THE CAR FOR SOME REASONS.
Ferrari 458 spider 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-06
- Date Complaint: 2020-02-05
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF68NHA7E0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FERRARI 458 SPIDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V006000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FERRARI OF ATLANTA 11875 ALPHARETTA HWY, ROSWELL, GA 30076, WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Ferrari 458 italia 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-22
- Date Complaint: 2019-12-22
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF67NFA3B0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: FERRARI DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE URGENT SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG. I AM WORRIED FOR MY SAFETY AND THAT OF MY FAMILY IN CASE OF A CRASH.
Ferrari California 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-06
- Date Complaint: 2019-12-04
- Number Of Injuries: 0
- Number Of Deaths: 0
- Crash: 0
- Fire: 0
- VIN: ZFF65LJA6C0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: LONG ISLAND FERRARI DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE
Latest 5 Ferrari recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 96 recalls involving various Ferrari models.You can learn more about the model you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Ferrari California 2013
- Report Received Date: 2022-07-26
- Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Ferrari California 2012
- Report Received Date: 2022-07-26
- Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Ferrari Gtc4lusso t 2018
- Report Received Date: 2022-07-26
- Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Ferrari California 2011
- Report Received Date: 2022-07-26
- Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Ferrari California 2010
- Report Received Date: 2022-07-26
- Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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.
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