Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V211000 Reported May 14, 2012

Crankshaft failure

Q: What is recall 12V211000?

NHTSA recall 12V211000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on May 14, 2012. It addresses: Crankshaft failure. The recall affects approximately 74 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ferrari North America, Inc. · N/A · 74 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V211000

Manufacturer Campaign

Manufacturer

Ferrari North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 14, 2012

Defect Summary

Ferrari is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 458 italia and 2012 california vehicles because the crankshaft may fail due to incorrect machining.

Safety Consequence

If this failure occurs, the engine may seize, suddenly rendering the vehicle inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V211000 or campaign 52.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V211000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V211000?

NHTSA recall 12V211000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on May 14, 2012. It addresses: Crankshaft failure. The recall affects approximately 74 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V211000 or the manufacturer campaign number 52. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.