2012 Ferrari 458 Italia recalls and problems

The 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ferrari dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Ferrari 458 Italia recalls

Recall 21V-833: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 23, 2021 · 9,985 vehicles affected · Ferrari North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 78.

2012 Ferrari 458 Italia problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 27,000 miles · reported Mar 11, 2021

I have a 2012 ferrari 458 italia and the "flapper" on the fuel filler does not close. I've noticed on a couple occasions that after filling and "spirited" driving (Corning at legal speeds) I will have fuel on the side of the car. This indicates that the fuel can "slosh" out of the filler neck. I've got a concern that this could ignite causing a fire. I've been able to manipulate the flapper to get it to close, but it sticks open again after the next fuel up. I've attached a picture of the abnormal condition. The flapper is stuck open in the abnormal condition and is the safety concern. I…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia: 21V-833 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,000 miles.

Are Ferrari recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ferrari dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.