2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2011 models.

Ferrari 458 Italia
Pictured: Ferrari 458 Fort Worth June 2016 56 (Ferrari) (cropped-2). Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Two Seaters
Body styles
2dr Coupe RWD
Engines
4.5L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
14 combined · 12 city / 18 hwy
Length
178.3 in
Curb weight
3,042 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 27% below the 2011 two seaters average of 19.1 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2011 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is a two seaters offered with a 4.5L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 178 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,042 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), 27% worse than the 2011 two seaters average of 19.1 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2011

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2010 458 Italia — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 458 Italia →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
2dr Coupe RWD178.3 in76.4 in47.6 in104.3 in–3,042 lb42/58

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
458 Italia4.5L 8-cylAutomatic (AM7)Rear-Wheel Drive12 / 18 / 14-27%$5,850635
Spend $17,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
19.1 MPG2011 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2011 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.

Similar 2011 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (this car)14 MPGNot rated4
2011 Lamborghini Gallardo16 MPGNot rated1
2011 Ferrari California15 MPGNot rated4
2011 Lotus Evora23 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (4)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 23, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V833000 · 9,985 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Air Bags › Frontal · Jan 9, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V007000 · 982 vehicles

Problem
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 absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60FL.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Mar 23, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V188000 · 1,870 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60A. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-341.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 23, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V341000 · 2,826 vehicles

Problem
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 event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
Air Bags1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 458 Italia years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2015 458 Italia15178.3 inNot rated21
2014 458 Italia15178.3 inNot rated20
2013 458 Italia15178.3 inNot rated10
2012 458 Italia14178.3 inNot rated11
2010 458 Italia14178.3 inNot rated43

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →