The 2012 Ferrari 458 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a crankshaft that can fail and cause the engine to seize without warning, leaving the car suddenly undriveable in traffic.
A separate but equally serious concern involves the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of severe injury or death to the front passenger. This is part of a broader Takata airbag issue affecting many vehicles across the industry, and prior replacements may not have been completed on all affected cars.
On the trunk side, the front storage compartment's secondary latch can stick and fail to release when the car is stopped. If a person becomes trapped inside and the latch does not open, they cannot get out without outside help, which poses a serious safety risk.
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.
