2010 Ferrari 458 Italia: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia: 4 recalls, 3 owner complaints and up to 14 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V341000 · 2016 · 2,826 vehicles
What's wrong: Ferrari north america, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ferrari california vehicles manufactured February 16, 2009, to July 8, 2011, and model year 2010-2011 458 italia vehicles manufactured March 5, 2010, to July 29, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V188000 · 2018 · 1,870 vehicles
What's wrong: Ferrari north america, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari california, and 2010-2011 Ferrari 458 italia vehicles that have not had their passenger frontal air bag replaced. These passenger frontal air bag modules have air bag inflators that May explode in the event of a crash due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V007000 · 2020 · 982 vehicles
What's wrong: Ferrari north america, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 california and 2010-2011 458 italia vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators May explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly with an alternate one, including a new non-ammonium nitrate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2020.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #21V833000 · 2021 · 9,985 vehicles
What's wrong: Ferrari north america, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2010-2015 458 italia, 2012-2015 458 spider, 2014-2015 458 speciale, 2015 458 speciale aperta, 2016-2019 488 gtb, and 488 spider vehicles. The brake system May leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability.
Why it matters: Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has 3 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 6 458 Italia model years for complaints (3.0× the average 458 Italia year). Neighboring years: 2011 (1 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (2), brakes (1).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia get?
EPA ratings run up to 14 mpg combined (4.5 L, Automatic (AM7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia repair manual?
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