Ferrari 12CILINDRI, 12CILINDRI Spider Recall R/2025/236: Updating Of Airbag Node (NAB) Software In Compliance With Regulation UNECE R160, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 120
- vehicles in the UK
- RC91
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled 12CILINDRI, 12CILINDRI Spider vehicles built between 1 February 2024 and 31 May 2025. A fault within the EDR (Event Data Recorder) software on the NAB (Air Bag Node) ECU will lead to a non-compliance with UNECE R160. The dealer will update of the NAB (Air Bag Node) ECU software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault within the EDR (Event Data Recorder) software on the NAB (Air Bag Node) ECU will lead to a non-compliance with UNECE R160. The fault has no impact on vehicle safety and the correct functioning of the NAB (Airbag Node) control unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Updating of Airbag Node (NAB) software in compliance with Regulation UNECE R160 Defect: For certain vehicles a fault within the EDR (Event Data Recorder) software on the NAB (Air Bag Node) ECU will lead to a non-compliance with UNECE R160. The fault has no impact on vehicle safety and the correct functioning of the NAB (Airbag Node) control unit. Remedy: Update of the NAB (Air Bag Node) ECU software
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a non-compliance with UNECE R160.
The Fix
The dealer will update of the NAB (Air Bag Node) ECU software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
12CILINDRI, 12CILINDRI Spider built between 1 February 2024 and 31 May 2025 may be included. Ferrari estimates 120 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 RC91 or the DVSA reference R/2025/236. 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 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 | |
| 488 GTB, 488 SpiderDash warning light may fail to warn driver when brake discs are worn and cause damage to discs | Urgent | R/2018/080 | |
| 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 | |
| 360The air bag electrical control unit fixation screws may be of insufficient length | Urgent | R/2000/018 |
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Source: DVSA recall R/2025/236, launched 30 July 2025. 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.