2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale recalls and problems

The 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ferrari dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale 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.

Recall 19V-006: Air Bags

Reported Jan 9, 2019 · 11,176 vehicles affected · Ferrari North America, Inc.

Problem: Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 65.

2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	1

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Recent 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale complaints

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

Unknown or Other · reported Jun 15, 2023

All the plastic in the dashboard, including all the buttons that are essential for operating the car, starts melting, the labels on these essential buttons become unidentifiable, and it coats the fingertips and hands with melted sticky plastic which renders the driving experience not safe as one is trying to clean his/her hands from essentially glue. A quick google search shows this is an extremely common problem in these cars. While there is an obvious cosmetic issue here, I believe this is also a safety issue when the button labels cannot be read, or when a glue-like chemical is all over the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale: 21V-833 (service brakes, hydraulic), 19V-006 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (1 reports).

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.