Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A And 29 More Recall R/2022/066: The Cap Of The Brake Oil Reservoir May Not Be Able To Ensure Proper Ventilation To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Feb 2022
- Launched
- 11,642
- vehicles in the UK
- RC78
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A and 29 more vehicles built between 1 February 2005 and 31 July 2022. The cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir itself. The dealer will replace the brake oil reservoir cap and software update of the Instrument Panel Node. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir itself.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CAP OF THE BRAKE OIL RESERVOIR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN THE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE INSIDE THE RESERVOIR Defect: The cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir itself.� Remedy: Replacement of the brake oil reservoir cap and software update of the Instrument Panel Node.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake oil reservoir cap and software update of the Instrument Panel Node. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A and 29 more built between 1 February 2005 and 31 July 2022 may be included. Ferrari estimates 11,642 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.
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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 RC78 or the DVSA reference R/2022/066. 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 | |
| RomaIncorrect weights on the identification plate on the passenger side rear door pillar | Book soon | R/2021/383 | |
| 812 GTS, 812 Superfast, Portofino, Portofino MWhen 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 | Low | R/2021/258 | |
| 812 SuperfastIncorrect bonding of the rear window | Low | R/2020/291 | |
| 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, 488 GTB, 488 Pista and 4 moreA possible non- conformity of the air bag and the seat belt pretensioners electronic control unit | Urgent | R/2019/188 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2021/383 on 26 Oct 2021, for incorrect weights on the identification plate on the passenger side rear door pillar. The one launched after it was R/2023/158 on 27 Jul 2023, for affected vehicles have a fuel tank connecting pipe that may come into contact with the HV…. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/066, launched 28 February 2022. 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.