Ferrari 458

Generations

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 97% of Ferrari 458s pass their MOT test first time, based on 626 inspections.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 2 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Ferrari 458. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Italy)

  In the event of an impact, the driver's side airbag may not deploy properly.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-08-07

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Italy)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-03-25

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Italy)

  As a result, the front side passenger airbag may activate incorrectly.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-11-09

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Italy)

  As a result, the airbag may activate incorrectly.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-04-19

• AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

  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.

  Remedy: 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.

  NHTSA campaign 19V006000 · reported 09/01/2019

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

  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.

  Remedy: 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.

  NHTSA campaign 21V833000 · reported 23/10/2021

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ferrari recalls.