Ferrari 458 Italia, California Recall R/2012/064: Engine May Seize, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 May 2012
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/064
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled 458 Italia, California vehicles built between 1 July 2011 and 31 August 2011. Non-conformity in the final stages of machining of the crank shaft for the F136 type engine which may lead to failure in the incorrectly machined zone caused by thermal and dynamic stresses. The dealer will replace the crankshaft and the relative main bearings and connecting rod bearings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Non-conformity in the final stages of machining of the crank shaft for the F136 type engine which may lead to failure in the incorrectly machined zone caused by thermal and dynamic stresses.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY SEIZE Defect: Non-conformity in the final stages of machining of the crank shaft for the F136 type engine which may lead to failure in the incorrectly machined zone caused by thermal and dynamic stresses. Remedy: Replacement of the crankshaft and the relative main bearings and connecting rod bearings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to failure in the incorrectly machined zone caused by thermal and dynamic stresses.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the crankshaft and the relative main bearings and connecting rod bearings.
Are You Affected?
458 Italia, California built between 1 July 2011 and 31 August 2011 may be included. Ferrari estimates 15 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ferrari, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ferrari.
- Book with any franchised Ferrari dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2012/064. See how to get a Ferrari recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, 458 Spider and 11 moreAirbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/115 | |
| CaliforniaRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2015/251 | |
| 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Spider, California and 3 moreDrivers airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/148 | |
| 458 ItaliaFire may occur | Urgent | R/2010/122 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2010/122 on 4 Sep 2010, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2015/138 on 25 Jun 2015, for headrest may not perform correctly in a collision. You can also see every Ferrari recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/064, launched 10 May 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.