DecodedCars2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Engines
- 4.5L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 13 city / 17 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- 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 15 MPG combined, 28% below the 2015 two seaters average of 20.8 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale is a two seaters offered with a 4.5L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway), 28% worse than the 2015 two seaters average of 20.8 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file.
What changed for 2015
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 458 Speciale — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 458 Speciale →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 458 Speciale | 4.5L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 15 | -28% | $5,500 | 609 |
| 458 Speciale Spider | 4.5L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 15 | -28% | $5,500 | 609 |
| 458 Speciale | 4.5L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 14 | -33% | $5,850 | 618 |
| 458 Speciale Spider | 4.5L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 14 | -33% | $5,850 | 618 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale.
Similar 2015 two seaterss
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale (this car) | 15 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia | 15 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2015 Ferrari 458 Spider | 15 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2015 Lamborghini Huracan | 16 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2015 McLaren Automotive P1 | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2015 McLaren Automotive 650S Coupe | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2015 McLaren Automotive 650S Spider | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
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 › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · Jun 4, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V411000 · 893 vehicles
- Problem
- Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 9, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V006000 · 11,176 vehicles
- Problem
- Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain 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 deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and 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 passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 65.
Air Bags › Frontal · Jul 7, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V433000 · 814 vehicles
- Problem
- Ferrari North America, Inc. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, California T, FF, F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari vehicles manufactured December 19, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a driver side air bag module that was improperly assembled. This can cause the air bag to deploy in a rotated orientation.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the deployment of the driver's air bag in a rotated orientation increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- FNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front Driver's Side Air Bag Module, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 57.
Not every 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other 458 Speciale years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 458 Speciale | 15 | – | Not rated | 3 | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →