Model year
2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint for the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists 2 investigations with no close date in the file. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 14 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 3 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 0 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
- 2015 1 complaints
Recalls
21V833000 · Oct 23, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21012 | Fuel Loss from Filler Neck · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | May 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 458 Italia Coupe · 4.5L · Automatic (AM7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| 458 Italia Spider · 4.5L · Automatic (AM7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.