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2012 Ferrari 458

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 13, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 7, 2018
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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1 currently open
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Ferrari 458, most frequently naming the airbags category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 34 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Airbags1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
18V381000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Jun 7, 2018
1,507 units potentially affected
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2012 Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, and FF vehicles that have not already had their passenger frontal air bag replaced. These passenger frontal air bag modules have air bag inflators that may explode in the event of a crash due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 61. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-018.
Ferrari North America, Inc.Manufacturer number 61View on NHTSA.gov
14V487000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

Aug 7, 2014
3,082 units potentially affected
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 F458 Italia and F458 Spider vehicles manufactured March 5, 2010, to May 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the secondary latch for the front trunk storage compartment may not release when the vehicle is stationary. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 401, "Interior Trunk Release."
The risk: In the event an individual is trapped in the trunk and the latch system does not release the trunk lid, it increases the risk of personal injury or possibly death.
The remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will modify the existing front trunk latch system with a new component that will meet requirements, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 54.
Ferrari North America, Inc.Manufacturer number 54View on NHTSA.gov
12V211000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

May 14, 2012
74 units potentially affected
The defect: FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 458 ITALIA AND 2012 CALIFORNIA VEHICLES BECAUSE THE CRANKSHAFT MAY FAIL DUE TO INCORRECT MACHINING.
The risk: IF THIS FAILURE OCCURS, THE ENGINE MAY SEIZE, SUDDENLY RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: FERRARI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL OFFER VEHICLE OWNERS THE OPTION OF HAVING THEIR ENGINE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600.
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INCManufacturer number 52View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE21012OpenPreliminary Evaluation

Fuel Loss from Filler Neck

Opened May 17, 2021

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received two complaints and verified a third allegation in a public forum alleging fuel loss from the subject vehicle originating from the fuel fill location while in motion. The Model Year (MY) 2010 ? 2015 Ferrari 458 (subject vehicle) has two built-in systems that are designed to prevent fuel loss: the capless fuel filler and the anti-spit back valve. Damage to the capless fuel filler was noted in all three incidents. Failure of the capless fuel fill neck and/or the anti-spit back valve to seal the fuel system may allow fuel loss from the vehicle during left-turn maneuvers. Fuel loss amounts may vary based on the lateral load exerted during these maneuvers and the level of fuel in the system.ODI is opening this preliminary investigation to characterize the scope, severity, and circumstances of the reported conditions and to fully assess their safety impact. The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID using the following complaint identification numbers: 11383083, 11400409

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Airbags
Filed Jun 13, 2019

TAKATA RECALL WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH ON A PERFECTLY FLAT AND SAFE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG ON MY 2012 FERRARI 458 SUDDENLY AND FOR NO VALID REASON EXPLODED AND DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, THERE WAS NO POTHOLE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE THAT WOULD HAVE NECESSITATED THIS AIRBAG TO GO OFF. THE RECALL THAT RECENTLY HAPPENED FOR FERRARI'S PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO COVER THE DRIVER'S SIDE AS WELL SINCE CLEARLY ALL AIRBAGS IN THIS CAR ARE DEFECTIVE AND POSE A LIFE-THREATENING DANGER TO ALL FERRARI 458 OWNERS AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. *JS *TT 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

NHTSA ID
11219710
Incident
Jun 9, 2019
Mileage
10,000 mi
Filed Dec 18, 2018
Fire reported1 injury reported

ON 3/15/18 A 2012 FERRARI 458 ITALIA SPYDER. VIN:ZFF68NHAXC0(XXX) WAS BEING PARKED IN MIAMI BEACH SUDDENLY OUT OF NOTHING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT UP ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. FIRE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE RECALL THAT THIS CAR HAD IN 2010 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V389000). FIRE IS STARTING IN SAME AREA AND DAMAGES ARE IDENTICAL. I WILL ATTACHED PHOTOS. WE HAVE CONTACTED FERRARI BUT THEY ARE NOT RESPONDING OUR CALLS. PLEASE KNOW 4 OTHER 2012 FERRARI 458 HAVE SUFFERED IDENTICAL FIRE ACCIDENTS THIS ON 2018 THAT WE KNOW ABOUT. (2 IN THE U.S , 2 INTERNATIONALLY) HTTP://WWW.THEDRIVE.COM/NEWS/23928/FERRARI-458-RANDOMLY-CATCHES-FIRE-GOES-UP-IN-SMOKE-AT-FLORIDA-MALL INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CW

NHTSA ID
11162185
Incident
Mar 15, 2018
Mileage
8,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

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EQUIPMENT

Ferrari Predictive Maintenance – Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents

2638

EQUIPMENT

2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10)

2621

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Gearbox speed sensor replacement

2643

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines

2623

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Replacing CCP temperature sensor

2620

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ferrari 458 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2015011—
2014011—
2013021—
2012Viewing231—
2011021—
2010021—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.