Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS 2025: Technical review, recall
Ferrari recalls six 2025 296 GTB/GTS models due to improperly tightened nuts that pose a risk of oil leaks in the turbo oil supply line. It is recommended that drivers stop driving until inspected. The V6 hybrid system produces a total of 830 horsepower.
Ferrari has issued a recall for six 2025 296s (4 GTB, 2 GTS) after discovering a possible oil leak from the turbocharger feed line due to an improperly tightened nut. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the leak could increase the risk of an engine fire. Ferrari has not received any warranty claims, accidents, or injuries related to the leak, but recommends owners stop driving the car until it is inspected by a dealer.
830-horsepower V6 hybrid: the next step after the F8
Replacing the F8, the Ferrari 296 moves from a twin-turbo V8 to a hybrid configuration with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine combined with an auxiliary electric motor. The gasoline engine reaches 663 horsepower, the electric motor 167 horsepower, for a total capacity of 830 horsepower. This is the new generation direction of the Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS, and is also the technical platform to balance performance and increasingly strict emission requirements.
Technical cause: incorrect tightening force on turbo oil line nut
Ferrari says the problem stems from improperly torqued oil filter nuts on the turbocharger oil supply lines. The problem is that a supplier’s semi-automated workstation applied incorrect torque. The improper tightening can loosen the connection, leading to oil leaks and increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Scope of influence and timing
The recall affects two 296 GTS and four 296 GTBs from the 2025 model year. Ferrari first became aware of the problem in early October after discovering a defect in two undelivered 296 Speciales. An internal investigation pinpointed the cause to the aforementioned work station and confirmed that no other 296 Speciales were affected.
Repair process at the dealer
Ferrari technicians will check and confirm the tightness of the nuts at the relevant location; if looseness is found, they will be tightened according to technical standards. Ferrari plans to send official notices to car owners in mid-December. Although the timing is considered a bit late with the error accompanied by a “do not drive” warning, the scale of the recall is very small and the company hopes to address it thoroughly before problems arise.
Main parameters summary table
| Category | Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS |
|---|---|
| Vehicle life | 2025 |
| Gasoline engine | 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, 663 horsepower |
| Electric motor | 167 horsepower |
| Total capacity | 830 horsepower |
| Technical notes | The oil line supplying the turbocharger is the inspection location in the recall. |
| Affected versions | 296 GTB, 296 GTS (6 cars in the US) |
Experience and performance: a technical perspective
With a total output of 830 horsepower from a hybrid configuration of a twin-turbo V6 combined with an electric motor, the 296 GTB/GTS aims for high performance according to the new generation philosophy. Within the framework of the information currently available, Ferrari does not publish further detailed operating figures. Actual assessments will depend on the technical condition of each vehicle after completing the recall inspection.
Safety and technology: recommended to stop driving until checked
NHTSA notes the recall is primarily precautionary. Ferrari has not received any reports of crashes, injuries, or incidents. Owners are advised to stop driving until the dealer confirms the nuts are torqued to the correct torque. This is a precautionary measure given the nature of the defect, which could result in an oil leak near the turbocharger system.
Price and positioning in Vietnam
The Ferrari 296 GTB and 296 GTS are officially distributed in Vietnam with starting prices of 21 billion VND and 23 billion VND respectively. As the generation replacing the F8, the 296 continues to be positioned in the mid-engine two-seat supercar group, now adding hybrid technology to optimize performance and operating efficiency.
Quick Conclusion
- Strengths: V6 twin-turbo hybrid powertrain, total output 830 horsepower; Ferrari proactively recalls and very small impact.
- Limitations: Failure to torque the turbo oil supply nut may cause oil leakage; “do not drive” recommended until inspection; expected announcement date mid-December.
