Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V833000 Loss of Braking Ability NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V007000 Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V188000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V341000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $30,000–$60,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has had significant issues with brake and airbag components, leading to multiple recalls. These concerns, especially the risk of brake fluid leakage affecting braking ability and airbag inflator failures, impact its reliability. Additionally, Ferrari models typically incur high repair and maintenance costs, affecting cost predictability over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
| airbag inflators | 40,000–60,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Annual brake system inspection
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid service every 25,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake pedal feel
- Airbag warning lights
- Fluid leaks under vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.