Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Ferrari 458
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Ferrari 458 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V381000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V487000 Front Trunk Release/FMVSS 401 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V211000 CRANKSHAFT FAILURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $45,000–$70,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Ferrari 458 has several recalls including significant issues like airbag inflator problems and a potentially defective crankshaft. With limited owner complaints, specific failure data is sparse, but the recalls indicate potential for costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | common |
| crankshaft | 30,000–50,000 miles | $15,000–$25,000 | occasional |
| trunk latch | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and fluid replacement
- Tire replacement
- Routine belt inspections
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Engine knocking sounds
- Trunk latch failure
- Decreased engine performance
- Unusual engine vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Ferrari 458 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.