2014 Ferrari 458 Italia maintenance schedule

The 2014 458 Italia is part of the Tipo F142 generation (2010-2015), sold as a coupe. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2014 458 Italia needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Ferrari's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (F136F)

Yearly scheduled maintenance program

12,500 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Cabin air filter (F136F)

Included in Year 1 service

12,500 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Brake fluid (F136F)

Flush and replace visual inspection

12,500 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine coolant (F136F)Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
Transmission fluid (F136F)

Gear oil check / top off

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
Spark plugs (F136F)

Major service interval replacement

37,500 mi / 4 yearsIndependent
Serpentine belt (F136F)

Auxiliary belt replacement

12,500 mi / 2 yearsIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-40, 8.9 qt
Coolant
Paraflu UP
Transmission fluid
SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 / ATF Dexron III

Powertrains in this generation

  • 4.5L (4499cc) 8-cyl (F136F), 570 hp, 7-Speed Getrag DCT, RWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2014 458 Italia owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

DCT gearbox sensor and seal failure

high severity

20,000-50,000 mi · $7,000-$30,000 to fix

Limp mode, transmission errors, chafed internal wiring

Source: carchecker.pro

Sticky interior buttons

low severity

10,000-60,000 mi · $2,000-$9,000 to fix

Tacky, melting soft-touch rubber on switches

Source: carchecker.pro

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Ferrari dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA 21V833000

October 2021

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.

Remedy: 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.

January 2019

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.

Remedy: 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.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$1,500

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other 458 Italia model years

Tipo F142 (2010-2015)

20142015

Shopping new? The Ferrari 458 Italia guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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