CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ferrari 458 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
2012 Ferrari 458 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, spraying metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2012 Ferrari 458 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
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
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 INFOR
2012 Ferrari 458 questions
Does the 2012 Ferrari 458 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Ferrari 458: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, spraying metal fragments; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ferrari 458?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ferrari 458 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.