Vehicle recall R/2010/122

Ferrari 458 recall: Fire may occur

DVSA recall R/2010/122 names the Ferrari 458. It was launched 4 September 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/122
Launched: 4 September 2010
Issued by: FERRARI
Manufacturer reference: 51
Vehicles: 54 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to a non-confornity in the assembly of the rear wheelhouse/innerwing and its heat shield it is possible that the assembly to deform under high ambient and operating temperatures. This could result in overheating of the adhesive used to secure the heat shield and in extreme cases it could cause the adhesive to ignite and result in a vehicle fire.

The fix

Recall the affected vehicles and replace the heat shield this will include new mechanical fasteners.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ferrari 458 (458 Italia)	not recorded	54

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2012/064 Engine may seize 10 May 2012, Ferrari 458, Ferrari California
R/2015/148 Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly 13 July 2015, Ferrari California, Ferrari 458
R/2016/115 Airbag may not deploy correctly 31 May 2016, Ferrari 458, Ferrari 488, Ferrari 812 and others
R/2019/188 A possible non- conformity of the air bag and the seat belt pretensioners electronic control unit 5 June 2019, Ferrari 488, Ferrari 458, Ferrari California
R/2022/066 The cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir 28 February 2022, Ferrari 488, Ferrari 458, Ferrari F430 and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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