2012 Ferrari 458 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2012 Ferrari 458, covering 4,663 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1‑201‑816‑2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 61. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V‑018.
Recall number 18V381000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- In the event an individual is trapped in the trunk and the latch system does not release the trunk lid, it increases the risk of personal injury or possibly death.
- Remedy
- Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will modify the existing front trunk latch system with a new component that will meet requirements, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1‑866‑551‑2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 54.
Recall number 14V487000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Ferrari is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 458 italia and 2012 california vehicles because the crankshaft may fail due to incorrect machining.
- Risk
- If this failure occurs, the engine may seize, suddenly rendering the vehicle inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will offer vehicle owners the option of having their engine repaired or replaced, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 18, 2012. Owners may contact ferrari at 201‑816‑2600.
Recall number 12V211000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Ferrari 458 recalls
How do I check if my 2012 Ferrari 458 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2012 Ferrari 458 have?
3, covering air bags, latches/locks/linkages and engine and engine cooling.
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