Ferrari Recalls 2025 296 GTS and GTB for Oil Leak Fire Risk
Ferrari is recalling 2025 296 GTS and 296 GTB vehicles because an incorrectly tightened oil filter nut may cause an oil leak near combustible sources, increasing fire risk.
NHTSA safety advisory
Do not drive this vehicle
NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrectly tightened nut) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Ferrari North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 296 GTS and 296 GTB vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the nut securing the oil filter connection to the turbocharger oil feed pipes was tightened incorrectly. This error may cause an oil leak.
An oil leak near a combustible source increases the risk of a fire. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.
Ferrari will verify tightness and retighten the attachment nut free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. The manufacturer's number for this recall is RC 93.
The recalled product
- Product
- FERRARI 296 GTS, 296 GTB
- Brand
- FERRARI
- Manufacturer
- Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine and Cooling
- Affected units
- 6
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- 296 GTS
- 296 GTB
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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