Ferrari California Recall R/2015/251: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- 58
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled California 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: RISK OF FIRE 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: risk of fire.
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?
California 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 58 or the DVSA reference R/2015/251. 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 Speciale A, 458 Spider and 11 moreAirbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/115 | |
| 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/2015/250 on 9 Dec 2015, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2016/115 on 31 May 2016, for airbag may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/251, 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.