Vehicle recall R/2019/072

Ferrari 488 and Ferrari 812 recall: Manufacturing fault with fuel vapour separator

DVSA recall R/2019/072 names the Ferrari 488, Ferrari 812 and 4 other models. It was launched 28 February 2019. It covers vehicles built 1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/072
Launched: 28 February 2019
Issued by: FERRARI
Manufacturer reference: 69
Vehicles: 7,225 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

Manufacturing fault with the fuel vapour separator could result in fire.

The fix

Replace fuel vapour separator.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 7,225.
Model	Built
Ferrari 488 (488 GTB)	1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018
Ferrari 488 (488 Pista)	1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018
Ferrari 488 (488 Pista Spider)	1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018
Ferrari 488 (488 Spider)	1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018
Ferrari 812 (812 Superfast)	1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018
Ferrari F12 TDF	1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018
Ferrari GTC4 Lusso	1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018
Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T	1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta	1 October 2017 to 31 October 2018

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/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/2018/080 Dash warning light may fail to warn driver when brake discs are worn and cause damage to discs 26 March 2018, Ferrari 488
R/2020/291 Incorrect bonding of the rear window 8 October 2020, Ferrari 812
R/2021/258 When starting the vehicle the 'stop & start' system may not be activated this could lead to an increase in the level of emissions and fuel consumption of your vehicle. 1 July 2021, Ferrari Portofino, Ferrari 812
R/2016/115 Airbag may not deploy correctly 31 May 2016, Ferrari 458, Ferrari 488, Ferrari 812 and others
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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