Vehicle recall 12V211000 · May 14, 2012
2011-2012 Ferrari 458
Ferrari is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 458 italia and 2012 california vehicles because the crankshaft may fail due to incorrect machining.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ferrari is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 458 italia and 2012 california vehicles because the crankshaft may fail due to incorrect machining.
- Consequence
- If this failure occurs, the engine may seize, suddenly rendering the vehicle inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will offer vehicle owners the option of having their engine repaired or replaced, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 18, 2012. Owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.
- Notes
- Ferrari's safety recall campaign number is 52.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V211000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2012
- Filed by
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 52
- Owner notification
- June 18, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 74
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ferrari 458 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Has your Ferrari been repaired?
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