2012 FERRARI 458

3 recalls, 2 complaints - 49 TSBs

18V381000 Jun 7, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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... Read more
1,507 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
14V487000 Aug 7, 2014
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
3,082 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
12V211000 May 14, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 458 ITALIA AND 2012 CALIFORNIA VEHICLES BECAUSE THE CRANKSHAFT MAY FAIL DUE TO INCORRECT MACHINING.
Consequence
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.
74 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS Jun 13, 2019
Incident date: Jun 9, 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 ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Mar 15, 2018
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 ... Read more
Fire 1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 FERRARI 458

49 manufacturer communications from 34 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT21
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY6
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
100000 POWER TRAIN2
140000 AIR BAGS2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
2663 Mar 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance a?? Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents
2638 Feb 28, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10)
2643 Jan 30, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines
2621 Jan 30, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Gearbox speed sensor replacement
2621 Jan 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Gearbox speed sensor replacement
2623 Jan 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replacing CCP temperature sensor
2623 Jan 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacing CCP temperature sensor
2619 Jan 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox
2619 Jan 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox
2620 Jan 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox
2620 Jan 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox
2612 Jan 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks
2612 Jan 9, 2020
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks
2622 Nov 13, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Managing DCT gearbox faults
2622 Nov 13, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Managing DCT gearbox faults
2628 Nov 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors
2628 Nov 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors
2628 Nov 12, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors
2611 Oct 2, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance, new functions in New Modis
2609 Aug 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608
2608 Aug 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update
164 Jul 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Takata Airbag Client Info Request
164 Jul 31, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Airbag Client Info Request
2606 Jul 24, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
New functions in Service Entry
163 Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
163 Jul 23, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
2604 Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
New ??A?A?Errors Found??A?A? field in ROL creation page
2603 Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
??A?A?Pro-Team??A?A? anti stone-chipping film
2594 Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network
2599 Jul 19, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
2599 Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
2600 Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update 6
87 Jun 17, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws
2556 Jun 11, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets
20 Feb 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019
2554 Jan 15, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
2554 - New Passenger Airbag Module and Brackets
2523 Aug 17, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
2523 - Getrag Gearboxes
2523 Aug 17, 2018
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2523 - Getrag Gearboxes
2487 Apr 12, 2018
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
2487 - Injectors and O-ring Seal kit
2389 Jun 23, 2017
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Managing DCT gearbox faults
2396 Apr 27, 2017
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
E-Diff Replacement for DCT gearbox
079 Oct 7, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
DAYTONA WORLD FINALS CAR SETUP
078 Oct 7, 2016
190000 TIRES
PIRELLI PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THE NEXT EVENTS OF OUR OFFICIAL FERRARI CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
TI-2276 Jul 1, 2015
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
FERRARI: 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. *PE
TI-2276 Jul 1, 2015
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
FERRARI: 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. *PE
2089 Mar 18, 2013
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
REPLACEMENT OF THE DCT GEARBOX DIFFERENTIAL FLANGES. FERRARI MODEL 458 ALL APPLICABLE MODEL YEARS. *KB
TIC-357 Jan 3, 2012
052320 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FERRARI: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING AN IMPROVEMENT PRODUCT RELIABILITY OF THE BRACKET FOR THE SUPPLEMENTARY HYDRAULIC FLUID CLUTCH PIPE FASTENER FOR VEHICLES. *PE
TIC-357 Jan 3, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FERRARI: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING AN IMPROVEMENT PRODUCT RELIABILITY OF THE BRACKET FOR THE SUPPLEMENTARY HYDRAULIC FLUID CLUTCH PIPE FASTENER FOR VEHICLES. *PE
TIC-357 Jan 3, 2012
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
FERRARI: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING AN IMPROVEMENT PRODUCT RELIABILITY OF THE BRACKET FOR THE SUPPLEMENTARY HYDRAULIC FLUID CLUTCH PIPE FASTENER FOR VEHICLES. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FERRARI 458

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE21012 Opened: May 17, 2021
PE, Open , Model Year: 2010
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... Read more

FERRARI 458 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FERRARI 458 across all model years (2010, 2015).

11 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FERRARI 458 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2013 2 0 View
2012 (current) 3 2
2011 2 0 View
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Model Recalls Complaints
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612 SCAGLIETTI 38 0 View
F12 BERLINETTA 37 0 View
FF 34 0 View
CALIFORNIA T 27 1 View
430 25 0 View
812 25 0 View
GTC4LUSSO 22 2 View