The most-reported 458 Spider run is ZFF68NHA7E0 (2014 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for 458 Spider model years 2012–2015.
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 Spider has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every 458 Spider complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZFF68NHA7E0•••••• | 2014 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything Ferrari 458 Spider owners report: Air Bags, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Ferrari 458 Spider; the 2 below cover build years 2012 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 | 2012–2015 |
| 19V006000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2014–2015 |
21V833000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2012: 9 years on the road before the recall.
The 458 Spider against its rivals
The 458 Spider 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 Spider | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Porsche Cayman | 31 | 25 | 0% | |
| Porsche Boxster | 128 | 103 | 5.5% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Ferrari 458 Spider | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 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 Spider share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ferrari 458 Spider VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 458 Spider runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 458 Spider production run has the most complaints?
ZFF68NHA7E0, a 2014 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 458 Spider run has 1.
Does the 458 Spider get more complaints than the Porsche Cayman?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the 458 Spider against 1.2 for the Porsche Cayman.
How many 458 Spider complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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