NHTSA Recall 21V833000: Service brakes, hydraulic
Ferrari North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,985 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Ferrari 458 Italia.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V833000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 78 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | October 23, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 4, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2010-2015 458 Italia, 2012-2015 458 Spider, 2014-2015 458 Speciale, 2015 458 Speciale Aperta, 2016-2019 488 GTB, and 488 Spider vehicles. The brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability.
Safety risk
Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 78.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V833000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ferrari 458 Italia | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Ferrari 458 Speciale | 2014, 2015 |
| Ferrari 458 Speciale A | 2015 |
| Ferrari 458 Spider | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Ferrari 488 Gtb | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ferrari 488 Spider | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.