Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2012
276 new Ferrari 458 Italia cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2012; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (276).
- Average mass
- 1,590 kg
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 198 of these cars first registered in 2012 took their annual MOT test. 92% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2012 the figure was 66%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.1% | 0.4% |
| Visibility | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Brakes | 0.5% | 7.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.5% | 14.3% |
| Tyres | 0.5% | 7.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
13 2012 cars are on the New Zealand register; 31% arrived as used imports, 69% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2010-2015 458 Italia, 2012-2015 458 Spider, 2014-2015 458 Speciale, 2015 458 Speciale Aperta, 2016-2019 488 GTB, and 488 Spider vehicles. The brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ferrari told its dealers about the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10210748 | Recall 78 Customer Acknowledgement -- We are informing the customer that if any aftermarket components or modifications are present on the vehicle that it may hinder the software installation necessary for Recall C24000078 and normal operation of the instrument cluster. |
| 10195119 | Please note that, in addition to the part numbers indicated in the Spare Parts Catalog for each model (see Spare Part Assemblies), from February 22nd, 2016 the following spare part numbers will also be available for Getrag gearboxes. |
| 10195117 | The Level 2 operations to be performed on the DCT gearbox in Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 SpecialeA, FF and F12berlinetta vehicles in relation to the mechanical issue and/or oil leak identified are described as follows. |
| 10176872 | Replacing CCP pressure sensors |
| 10173582 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents |
| 10173578 | 2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 02) |
| 10172053 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities |
| 10172051 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10) |
| 10171115 | Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines |
| 10171114 | Updated list of models involved in Ferrari Predictive Maintenance program |
| 10171112 | Replacing CCP temperature sensor |
| 10171111 | Gearbox speed sensor replacement |
| 10171110 | Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox |
| 10171109 | Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox |
| 10171108 | Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks |
| 10168608 | Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors |
| 10168599 | Managing DCT gearbox faults |
| 10167147 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance, new functions in New Modis |
| 10164285 | Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608 |
| 10164284 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update |
| 10163405 | Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign |
| 10163403 | Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network |
| 10163402 | Takata Airbag Client Info Request |
| 10163401 | Carbon Ceramic Brakes |
| 10163384 | Q-A Ferrari Predictive Maintenance |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Fuel Loss from Filler Neck
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation