Ferrari 488 Recall R/2015/250: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- 59
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled 488 vehicles built between 1 September 2015 and 30 November 2015. As a result of a possible nonconformity in the production process for low pressure fuel pipes on a limited lot of components fuel may evaporate during engine start-up smoke may be emitted and in exceptional cases the vehicle may catch fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the low pressure fuel pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of a possible nonconformity in the production process for low pressure fuel pipes on a limited lot of components fuel may evaporate during engine start-up smoke may be emitted and in exceptional cases the vehicle may catch fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: As a result of a possible nonconformity in the production process for low pressure fuel pipes on a limited lot of components fuel may evaporate during engine start-up smoke may be emitted and in exceptional cases the vehicle may catch fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the low pressure fuel pipe.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the low pressure fuel pipe.
Are You Affected?
488 built between 1 September 2015 and 30 November 2015 may be included. Ferrari estimates 12 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 59 or the DVSA reference R/2015/250. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 296 GTSChecking correct tightening of engine turbocharger lubrication system delivery pipes | Urgent | R/2025/458 | |
| PurosangueInstallation of a spacer between the positive pole of the power supply fuse box and passenger-side footrest bracket | Urgent | R/2025/445 | |
| SF90 Spider, SF90 StradaleAffected vehicles have turbocharger oil delivery pipes that may leak oil due to non-conformity with a risk of fire | Urgent | R/2023/306 | |
| 296 GTB, 296 GTSAffected vehicles have a fuel tank connecting pipe that may come into contact with the HV Battery protective cover resulting in corrosion causing a hole inside the connecting pipe that may result in a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2023/158 | |
| 488 GTB, 488 Pista, 488 Pista Spider, 488 Spider and 5 moreManufacturing fault with fuel vapour separator | Urgent | R/2019/072 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2015/148 on 13 Jul 2015, for drivers airbag may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2015/251 on 9 Dec 2015, for risk of fire. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/250, launched 9 December 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.