The most-reported 458 Italia run is ZFF67NFAXA0 (2010 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 43% of reports; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for 458 Italia model years 2010–2015.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ferrari 458 Italia has 6 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 83% of every 458 Italia complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZFF67NFAXA0•••••• | 2010 | — | — | |
| ZFF67NFA2A0•••••• | 2010 | — | — | |
| ZFF67NFA0A0•••••• | 2010 | — | — | |
| ZFF67NFA3B0•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| ZFF67NFA3C0•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| ZFF67NFA9F0•••••• | 2015 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2010 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2010 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 43% of everything Ferrari 458 Italia owners report: Air Bags, 3 of 6 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Ferrari 458 Italia; the 5 below cover build years 2010 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 21V833000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2010–2015 |
| 19V006000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2014–2015 |
| 20V007000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2010–2011 |
| 18V188000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2011 |
| 16V341000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2011 |
21V833000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2010: 11 years on the road before the recall.
The 458 Italia against its rivals
The 458 Italia draws 1 complaints per production run; the Porsche Cayman 1.2 and the Porsche Boxster 1.2. That is the lowest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 458 Italia | 6 | 6 | 0% | |
| Porsche Cayman | 31 | 25 | 0% | |
| Porsche Boxster | 128 | 103 | 5.5% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Ferrari 458 Italia | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 6 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ferrari 458 Italia share of that is 6 complaints over 6 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ferrari 458 Italia VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 6 NHTSA complaints from 6 458 Italia runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 458 Italia production run has the most complaints?
ZFF67NFAXA0, a 2010 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 458 Italia run has 1.
Does the 458 Italia get more complaints than the Porsche Cayman?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the 458 Italia against 1.2 for the Porsche Cayman.
How many 458 Italia complaints involve a crash?
0% of 6 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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