Ferrari LA Ferrari Recall R/2015/138: Headrest May Not Perform Correctly In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Jun 2015
- Launched
- 31
- vehicles in the UK
- 55
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled LA Ferrari vehicles built between 1 July 2013 and 30 April 2015. The head restraints may not conform to required specifications. The dealer will replace head restraints on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The head restraints may not conform to required specifications. In the event of an accident they may not provide adequate protection to vehicle occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEADREST MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IN A COLLISION Defect: On affected vehicles the head restraints may not conform to required specifications. In the event of an accident they may not provide adequate protection to vehicle occupants. Remedy: Replace head restraints on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: headrest may not perform correctly in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will replace head restraints on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
LA Ferrari built between 1 July 2013 and 30 April 2015 may be included. Ferrari estimates 31 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 55 or the DVSA reference R/2015/138. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, 458 Spider and 28 moreThe cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir | Urgent | R/2022/066 | |
| 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Spider, California and 3 moreDrivers airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/148 | |
| LA FerrariLoss of control | Urgent | R/2015/139 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2012/064 on 10 May 2012, for engine may seize. The one launched after it was R/2015/139 on 25 Jun 2015, for loss of control. You can also see every Ferrari recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/138, launched 25 June 2015. 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.