- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Ferrari 458 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Ferrari 458 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire and 1 injury. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 2018 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 458 year, for its age
#303 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Ferrari 458 problems
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2012 Ferrari 458 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
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2 complaints about the 2012 Ferrari 458
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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...
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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
On 3/15/18 a 2012 ferrari 458 italia spyder. Vin:zff68nhaxc0([redacted]) 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...
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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
Ferrari 458: every year compared
All 458 years2012 Ferrari 458 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ferrari 458 | 2 | 3 | F | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 56 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Bentley Continental GT | 0 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Lamborghini Aventador | 0 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ferrari California | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Ferrari 458
Does the 2012 Ferrari 458 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Ferrari 458: inflator module (June 2018); lock (August 2014); engine and engine cooling (May 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ferrari 458?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Ferrari 458 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 18, 2018 and the latest on June 13, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Ferrari 458 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ferrari 458 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Ferrari 458 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data