Recall 20V007 covers 982 2009-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia and California vehicles for Takata air bag inflators that can explode. Free repair once available.
Ferrari is recalling 982 2009-2011 California and 458 Italia vehicles under recall 20V007 because passenger frontal air bag inflators installed as Takata interim repair parts can explode after propellant degradation. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death, and the Ferrari dealer repair will be free once Ferrari makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in the 2009-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia and California is the metal device inside the air bag assembly that produces gas during a crash. When the passenger air bag deploys, the inflator burns propellant to fill the bag quickly and help cushion the passenger. The recalled part is a Takata inflator installed as an interim repair for an earlier recall.
Inside that inflator, the propellant is phase stabilized ammonium nitrate, a chemical fuel. These inflators do not use a drying material to control moisture. After long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings, the propellant can break down. If the air bag deploys after that degradation, combustion becomes too aggressive, internal pressure rises, and the inflator body can rupture.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle will not give the owner a light, sound, smell, or change in how it drives before the inflator fails.
Who's affected?
Covers the 458 Italia and California across the 2009-2011 model years, all involving the front air bag.
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | front air bag |
| 2011 Ferrari California | front air bag |
| 2010 Ferrari California | front air bag |
| 2009 Ferrari California | front air bag |
| Units affected | 982 |
| 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 this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
If the passenger air bag inflator explodes during deployment, sharp metal fragments can strike the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or death. Until the recall repair is completed, avoid carrying a front passenger when practical and schedule service promptly after your VIN is confirmed. Repair will be free at any franchised Ferrari dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia or California is included in this recall.
- Call Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668 to ask when the passenger air bag replacement is open for your VIN.
- Contact a franchised Ferrari dealer after the repair is open for your VIN; the free replacement installs a front passenger air bag assembly with a new non-ammonium nitrate inflator.
- Bring the recall notice if Ferrari mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V007 and Ferrari recall 60FL when you call.
- Avoid carrying a front-seat passenger until the passenger air bag replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
Ferrari's planned dealer repair is to replace the front passenger air bag assembly with an alternate assembly that includes a new non-ammonium nitrate inflator. Because Ferrari has not opened the final remedy, treat the dealer repair as not yet ready for scheduling. Once Ferrari opens it, a Ferrari technician will complete the replacement free of charge. Ferrari offers reimbursement for defect-related repairs already paid out of pocket. Send the original receipt or other proof of payment to Ferrari for review and confirmation of the expense.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 9, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 8, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V007?
Recall 20V007 covers 982 2009-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia and California vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators installed as interim Takata recall parts. The inflators contain PSAN propellant that can degrade after long-term heat and humidity exposure, causing an explosion that sends sharp metal fragments into the cabin.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia or California is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V007. If it is, contact a franchised Ferrari dealer and reference recall number 20V007. Ferrari's remedy is replacement of the front passenger air bag assembly with an alternate assembly and a new non-ammonium nitrate inflator.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ferrari's remedy says dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Ferrari dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an inflator explosion during passenger frontal air bag deployment. If the inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments can strike the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. This recall does not include a do-not-drive order in the provided record.
When did Ferrari start this recall?
Ferrari began the recall March 8, 2020. Because that date has passed, affected owners can contact a franchised Ferrari dealer with recall number 20V007 and ask about the front passenger air bag assembly replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V007000 |
|---|---|
| Ferrari customer service | 1-201-816-2668 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V007 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V007000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →