- 541 Ferrari Purosangues recalled for a short circuit that can reduce braking power.
- The fix involves a spacer to prevent contact between the fuse box and the footrest.
- Ferrari will notify owners starting September 21 after one non-injury incident in China.
Ferrari has issued a recall for over 500 cars, which, given how few it builds annually, is basically the Ferrari equivalent of a mass recall. The Italian automaker is known for low production numbers and high standards, so hearing that more than 500 Purosangue models (definitely not SUVs, according to Ferrari) need a critical safety fix is unexpected. Without it, affected vehicles could suffer reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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According to the automaker, this entire situation boils down to a fuse box power supply and the passenger-side footrest. The two can come into contact and create a short circuit. Should that happen, the driver should get a message on the dashboard indicating a braking issue. It also tells the driver to take the car to a dealer, and that they might have decreased braking capacity.
Brake Function Isn’t Lost, But It Is Weakened
It’s worth noting that we’re not talking about complete brake failure, as we’ve seen in a separate Volvo recall. In this case, braking capacity is reduced, but not gone altogether. That said, continued use without a remedy could turn into a bigger issue. To that end, Ferrari wants all 541 vehicles in the recall population to get a full inspection and remedy.
The fix is relatively simple: a spacer will be installed to ensure the components stay separated and can’t come into contact.
Interestingly, Ferrari says it found out about the issue after a Purosangue in China experienced this exact problem. In that case, the vehicle had a short circuit, though it didn’t result in a crash or any injuries. Still, the company isn’t taking any chances, opting to act before the situation escalates.
To that end, it’s going to notify dealers and Purosangue owners starting on September 21, 2025. If you’re one of the 541 owners out there, you’re hearing about it here almost a full two months early. Between now and whenever the fix gets done, owners just need to be vigilant if the brake light warning comes on.
