2012 Ferrari 458
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
Vehicles › Ferrari › 458 › 2012
These records cover every 2012 Ferrari 458. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 2012 Ferrari 458. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. (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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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 IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 458 italia and 2012 california vehicles because the crankshaft may fail due to incorrect machining.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this failure occurs, the engine may seize, suddenly rendering the vehicle inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
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…
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
- Unknown or other
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…
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel Loss from Filler Neck
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…
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10173582Ferrari Predictive Maintenance Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents
- 101720512019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10)
- 10171115Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines
- 10171112Replacing CCP temperature sensor
- 10171111Gearbox speed sensor replacement
- 10171110Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox
- 10171109Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox
- 10171108Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks
- 10168608Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors
- 10168599Managing DCT gearbox faults
- 10167147Ferrari Predictive Maintenance, new functions in New Modis
- 10164285Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608
- 101642842019 Technical Documentation Update
- 10163405Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
- 10163403Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network
- 10163402Takata Airbag Client Info Request
- 10163401Carbon Ceramic Brakes
- 10163380New functions in Service Entry
- 10163379New Errors Found field in ROL creation page
- 10163377Pro-Team anti stone-chipping film
- 101633762019 Technical Documentation Update 6
- 10162579Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets
- 10162575Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws
- 10154193Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019
- 101528472554 - New Passenger Airbag Module and Brackets
- 101444172523 - Getrag Gearboxes
- 101365642487 - Injectors and O-ring Seal kit
- 10118593Managing DCT gearbox faults
- 10108987E-Diff Replacement for DCT gearbox
- 10083959Daytona world finals car setup
- 10083955Pirelli prescriptions for the next events of our official ferrari challenge championships
- 10058277Ferrari: on certain models, replacing the steering wheel mounted turn indicator buttons with only available spare parts. Model all years 458 italia, spider, speciale, speciale a, 488 gtb, california t, F12 berlinetta, ff.
- 10051793Replacement of the dct gearbox differential flanges. Ferrari model 458 all applicable model years.
- 10042848Ferrari: information IS being provided regarding an improvement product reliability of the bracket for the supplementary hydraulic fluid clutch pipe fastener for vehicles.
Every Ferrari 458 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.