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Ferrari Portofino / Portofino M F164 faults

4 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

4 known faults

Portofino 3.9 V8 600 DCT 7 rapports

  1. Recall: brake fluid leak (reservoir cap)

    Manufacturer recall

    The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly and can create a vacuum in the reservoir, leading to a leak that could cause partial or total loss of braking (NHTSA, recall 22V536, Portofino 2019-2022). Dealers replace the cap and add a low brake fluid level warning, free of charge. Auto Express confirms this recall, dated February 2022, for the Portofino and the Portofino M.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Portofino 3.9 V8 600 DCT 7 rapports, Portofino M 3.9 V8 620 DCT 8 rapports
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Discharged or failing battery

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Auto Express lists battery failure among the most common problems, especially on cars driven little, even when a trickle charger is used. PistonHeads reminds readers that a dead battery leaves a rarely used exotic car immobilised, and considers a trickle charger almost essential. Exotic Car Hacks reports Portofino owners who have had to replace the battery several times in a short period.

    Versions
    Portofino 3.9 V8 600 DCT 7 rapports, Portofino M 3.9 V8 620 DCT 8 rapports
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Retractable hard top: sensors and mechanism

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Auto Express describes a very complex roof mechanism that is generally reliable, but whose sensor faults can prevent the roof from being raised or stowed correctly: try it several times. Exotic Car Hacks reports roof mechanism problems on the Portofino, less frequent than other faults.

    Versions
    Portofino 3.9 V8 600 DCT 7 rapports, Portofino M 3.9 V8 620 DCT 8 rapports
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Portofino M 3.9 V8 620 DCT 8 rapports

  1. Recall: brake fluid leak (reservoir cap)

    Manufacturer recall

    The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly and can create a vacuum in the reservoir, leading to a leak that could cause partial or total loss of braking (NHTSA, recall 22V536, Portofino 2019-2022). Dealers replace the cap and add a low brake fluid level warning, free of charge. Auto Express confirms this recall, dated February 2022, for the Portofino and the Portofino M.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Portofino 3.9 V8 600 DCT 7 rapports, Portofino M 3.9 V8 620 DCT 8 rapports
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: driveshaft bolts not tightened (Portofino M 2023)

    Manufacturer recall

    Ferrari recalled four vehicles in total, including some 2023 Portofino Ms (along with F8 Spiders and Roma Spiders), whose driveshaft bolts may not have been tightened during production and could loosen, with a risk of loss of traction and control (NHTSA, recall 24V810, Ferrari RC 88). Dealers check the bolts and retighten them free of charge.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Portofino M 3.9 V8 620 DCT 8 rapports
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Discharged or failing battery

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Auto Express lists battery failure among the most common problems, especially on cars driven little, even when a trickle charger is used. PistonHeads reminds readers that a dead battery leaves a rarely used exotic car immobilised, and considers a trickle charger almost essential. Exotic Car Hacks reports Portofino owners who have had to replace the battery several times in a short period.

    Versions
    Portofino 3.9 V8 600 DCT 7 rapports, Portofino M 3.9 V8 620 DCT 8 rapports
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Retractable hard top: sensors and mechanism

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Auto Express describes a very complex roof mechanism that is generally reliable, but whose sensor faults can prevent the roof from being raised or stowed correctly: try it several times. Exotic Car Hacks reports roof mechanism problems on the Portofino, less frequent than other faults.

    Versions
    Portofino 3.9 V8 600 DCT 7 rapports, Portofino M 3.9 V8 620 DCT 8 rapports
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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