Ferrari 458 Italia Recall R/2010/122: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 54
- vehicles in the UK
- 51
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled 458 Italia vehicles. 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. The dealer will replace the heat shield this will include new mechanical fasteners. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the heat shield this will include new mechanical fasteners.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it 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
The dealer will replace the heat shield this will include new mechanical fasteners.
Are You Affected?
458 Italia may be included. Ferrari estimates 54 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ferrari, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ferrari.
- Book with any franchised Ferrari dealer, quoting the campaign code 51 or the DVSA reference R/2010/122. See how to get a Ferrari recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Spider, California and 3 moreDrivers airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/148 | |
| 458 Italia, CaliforniaEngine may seize | Low | R/2012/064 | |
| 296 GTSChecking correct tightening of engine turbocharger lubrication system delivery pipes | Urgent | R/2025/458 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2009/064 on 9 Nov 2009, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2012/064 on 10 May 2012, for engine may seize. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/122, launched 4 September 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.