Model year guide

2012 Ferrari 458 Italia

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2012 Ferrari 458 Italia at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined14 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Ferrari 458 Italia recalls 1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #21V833000 · manufacturer #78 · 23/10/2021

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.

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. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 78.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Ferrari 458 Italia MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles on record

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2012 Ferrari 458 Italia — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia get?

The 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 18 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.