Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2012 Ferrari 458, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other1
- Air bags1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Registered new in Europe in 2012
621 new Ferrari 458 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2012; the largest markets were Germany (167), France (153), Italy (145).
- Average mass
- 1,603 kg
- Average power
- 416 kW
- 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
In the Netherlands
52 first registered in 2012 are on Dutch roads; 92% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €302,770.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde13
- Band beschadigd4
- Waarschuwingsinrichting controlesysteem bandenspanning geeft3
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm3
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld2
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont2
- Kentekenplaatverlichting glas gerepareerd, bewerkt of verwij1
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
186 cars built in 2012 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 139 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
4 2012 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports, 50% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2012 Ferrari 458.
| 2021667 2 Nov 2021 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the braking system could leak brake fluid. If this happens, there could be a partial or total loss of braking. Safety Risk: … |
| 2018318 14 Jun 2018 | Airbag On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propella… |
| 2014368 29 Aug 2014 | Other Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 401 - Interior trunk release. The release mechanism for the front trunk may not rele… |
| 2012169 23 May 2012 | Engine On certain vehicles, the engine crankshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured and could fail. If this occurs, the engine could seize, suddenly rendering th… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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."
FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 458 ITALIA AND 2012 CALIFORNIA VEHICLES BECAUSE THE CRANKSHAFT MAY FAIL DUE TO INCORRECT MACHINING.
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: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10173582 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents |
| 10172051 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10) |
| 10171115 | Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines |
| 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 |
| 10163380 | New functions in Service Entry |
| 10163379 | New Errors Found field in ROL creation page |
| 10163377 | Pro-Team anti stone-chipping film |
| 10163376 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update 6 |
| 10162579 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets |
| 10162575 | Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws |
| 10154193 | Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019 |
| 10152847 | 2554 - New Passenger Airbag Module and Brackets |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Fuel Loss from Filler Neck
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation