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Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider F142 recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 4 versions affected: 2

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
Italia 4.5 V8 570 ch double embrayage 7 rapportsPetrol · 570 hp	Fire risk recall (glued wheel-arch liners) Defective crankshaft on some 2012 cars (recall)
Spider 4.5 V8 570 ch double embrayage 7 rapportsPetrol · 570 hp	Defective crankshaft on some 2012 cars (recall)
Speciale 4.5 V8 605 ch double embrayagePetrol · 605 hp Speciale A (Spider) 4.5 V8 605 ch double embrayagePetrol · 605 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

Fire risk recall (glued wheel-arch liners)
Manufacturer recall
In 2010, Ferrari recalled 1,248 Ferrari 458 Italias after five fires in France, the United States, Switzerland and China. The cause was the glue fixing the rear wheel-arch liners: engine heat deformed the liner and the glue could ignite. The remedy is replacing the glue with mechanical fixings (AutoGuide). To be checked with the serial number.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Italia 4.5 V8 570 ch double embrayage 7 rapports
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Defective crankshaft on some 2012 cars (recall)
Manufacturer recall
PistonHeads reports that cars from around 2012, sold in the United States, left the factory with a crankshaft incorrectly fitted, which could cause the engine to seize, and that the recall concerned a few hundred cars. Transport Canada describes a poorly manufactured crankshaft on some 2012 458s, which could break and block the engine; the dealer repairs or replaces the engine. Check with the serial number that the recall has been carried out.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Italia 4.5 V8 570 ch double embrayage 7 rapports, Spider 4.5 V8 570 ch double embrayage 7 rapports
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Ferrari 458 Italia, guide d'achat d'occasion — PistonHeads (new tab)
- Rappel Transport Canada 2012169 — Ferrari 458 (vilebrequin) — Transport Canada (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Chevrolet Corvette C7	1	4	3.5/5
Jaguar F-Type I	1	3	4.5/5
Lexus LC I	1	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider F142 had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider F142: Fire risk recall (glued wheel-arch liners) ; Defective crankshaft on some 2012 cars (recall).

Which versions of the Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider F142 are affected?

Affected versions: Italia 4.5 V8 570 ch double embrayage 7 rapports (2), Spider 4.5 V8 570 ch double embrayage 7 rapports (1). No documented recall for: Speciale 4.5 V8 605 ch double embrayage, Speciale A (Spider) 4.5 V8 605 ch double embrayage.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider F142?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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