Recall 16V341 affects 2,826 2009-2011 Ferrari California and 458 Italia vehicles for passenger air bag inflators. Repair is free at any franchised Ferrari dealer.
Ferrari is recalling 2,826 2009-2011 California and 458 Italia vehicles because passenger frontal air bag inflators can rupture after long-term humidity and temperature cycling. In a crash that deploys the air bag, metal fragments can strike occupants, resulting in serious injury or death; Ferrari dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator module in 2009-2011 Ferrari California and 458 Italia vehicles is the metal canister inside the passenger air bag assembly. In a crash that calls for air bag deployment, the inflator burns propellant to produce gas, which fills the air bag in front of the passenger.
On affected Ferraris, the Takata propellant wafers inside the inflator degrade after years of exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature changes. When the air bag deploys, degraded propellant can burn too aggressively and create excessive pressure inside the inflator body. That pressure can rupture the inflator instead of directing gas only into the air bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is inside the sealed passenger air bag inflator, so an owner will not hear, smell, or feel a change before a deployment event.
Who's affected?
Spans the California and 458 Italia across 2009-2011, all tied to the same passenger front air bag inflator module.
| 2011 Ferrari California | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2010 Ferrari California | front air bag |
| 2009 Ferrari California | front air bag |
| 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | front air bag |
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | front air bag |
| Units affected | 2,826 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A passenger air bag inflator rupture can send metal fragments into the cabin, striking occupants and causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before the inflator fails, so confirm the VIN and schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ferrari dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Ferrari California or 458 Italia is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ferrari dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag assembly replacement that removes the rupture-prone inflator.
- Reference recall number 16V341 and Ferrari recall 60 when you call.
- Bring any Ferrari recall notice to the appointment if you received one.
- Limit front passenger use until the repair is complete; the rupture risk is tied to passenger frontal air bag deployment in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ferrari technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag assembly. The work addresses the air bag inflator inside the passenger module, which is the part covered by this recall. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a repair tied to this defect, Ferrari offers a reimbursement path when you send the original receipt or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 23, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| July 22, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 30, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V341?
Recall 16V341 covers 2,826 2009-2011 Ferrari California and 2010-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment. Ferrari dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Ferrari California or 458 Italia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V341. If it is, contact a franchised Ferrari dealer to schedule the passenger frontal air bag assembly replacement. Reference recall number 16V341 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ferrari will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly free of charge at any franchised Ferrari dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 16V341?
The risk is metal fragments striking occupants if the passenger frontal air bag inflator ruptures during a crash with air bag deployment. NHTSA campaign 16V341 states this can result in serious injury or death. The free repair replaces the affected passenger frontal air bag assembly.
What if I bought my Ferrari used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Ferrari is included, then call a franchised Ferrari dealer and reference recall number 16V341.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V341000 |
|---|---|
| Ferrari customer service | 201-816-2668 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V341 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V341000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →