Vehicle recall 21V833000 · October 23, 2021
Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider and 4 more models
The brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V833000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 2021
- Filed by
- Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 78
- Owner notification
- March 4, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,985
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ferrari 458 Italia (2010-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Ferrari 458 Speciale (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Ferrari 458 Speciale A (2015): 2015
- Ferrari 458 Spider (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Ferrari 488 GTB (2016-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Ferrari 488 Spider (2016-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Has your Ferrari been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Ferrari dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.