By Jordan Grim • October 25, 2025 • 09:56 AM (PDT)
By Jordan Grim • October 25, 2025 • 09:56 AM (PDT)
Recall and ‘do not drive’ order issued due to potential oil leak in 296 models
Even Ferrari, a maker of cars in a class of their own, is not immune to recalls and ‘do not drive’ orders. This became clear today as the automaker launched a campaign involving six high-end sports cars.
These include two 296 GTS and four 296 GTB models from the 2025 model year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a loose nut could cause an oil leak, increasing the risk of fire.
The problem stems from “incorrect tightening of the nut securing the oil filter connection on the turbocharger oil feed pipe.” The blame is being placed on a semi-automatic workstation used by a supplier, which may have applied the wrong torque to the nut.
Ferrari became aware of the issue earlier this month when they discovered problems with two 296 Speciale cars that had not yet been delivered to customers. This prompted an investigation, which ultimately identified the workstation problem and prevented other 296 Speciale cars from being affected.
The automaker has not received any warranty claims related to this issue and is not aware of any injuries or accidents. However, they decided to issue a recall and a ‘do not drive’ order.
As part of the campaign, dealership technicians will inspect the vehicles and check the tightness of the affected nut. If it is loose, they will tighten the nut to the correct specification. Owners are scheduled to receive notifications in mid-December, which seems a little late considering the “do not drive” order. The good news is that this is a small recall affecting only a few owners.