Ferrari 812 GTS, 812 Superfast, Portofino And 1 More Recall R/2021/258: When Starting The Vehicle The 'Stop & Start' System May Not Be Activated This Could Lead…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- RC76
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled 812 GTS, 812 Superfast, Portofino and 1 more vehicles built between 1 September 2017 and 31 May 2021. When starting the vehicle the Stop & Start system may not be activated. The dealer will update the software for the Stop & Start system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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. Defect: 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. Remedy: Update the software for the Stop & Start system.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an increase in the level of emissions and fuel consumption of your vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software for the Stop & Start system. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
812 GTS, 812 Superfast, Portofino and 1 more built between 1 September 2017 and 31 May 2021 may be included. Ferrari estimates 6 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 RC76 or the DVSA reference R/2021/258. 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 GTB, 812 GTSThe fixings and the relative support plates of the driveshafts to the gearbox may not be properly tight | Low | R/2025/026 | |
| 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 | |
| 812 SuperfastIncorrect bonding of the rear window | Low | R/2020/291 | |
| 488 GTB, 488 Pista, 488 Pista Spider, 488 Spider and 5 moreManufacturing fault with fuel vapour separator | Urgent | R/2019/072 | |
| 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, 458 Spider and 11 moreAirbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/115 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2020/291 on 8 Oct 2020, for incorrect bonding of the rear window. The one launched after it was R/2021/383 on 26 Oct 2021, for incorrect weights on the identification plate on the passenger side rear door pillar. You can also see every Ferrari recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/258, launched 1 July 2021. 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.