The 2012 Ferrari 458 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a crankshaft defect that can cause the engine to seize without warning, leaving the car suddenly unable to accelerate or move under its own power.
A separate but equally urgent concern involves the passenger frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin in a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death to the front passenger. On the structural side, the secondary latch on the front trunk lid can fail to release when the car is stopped, which poses a risk of entrapment for anyone inside the compartment.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during a crash because the propellant degrades over time when exposed to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag assembly with one using a different, more reliable inflator at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary latch on the front trunk storage compartment may fail to release when the vehicle is stationary.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front trunk latch system with a new component that meets safety requirements.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine crankshaft on some vehicles was manufactured incorrectly and may fail, causing the engine to seize and stop working suddenly.
What the fix does
The dealer will repair or replace the engine according to your preference.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The crankshaft may fail because it was machined incorrectly during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair or replace the engine at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
