2013 Ferrari 458 Italia

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2013 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)
15 combined · 13 city / 17 hwy
Length
178.3 in
Curb weight
3,042 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
1 campaign

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, 32% below the 2013 two seaters average of 21.9 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2013 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2013 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 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway), 32% worse than the 2013 two seaters average of 21.9 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 1 recall campaign on file.

What changed for 2013

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2012 458 Italia — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2012; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2012 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 Drive13 / 17 / 15-32%$5,500609
458 Italia4.5L 8-cylAutomatic (AM7)Rear-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 14-36%$5,850618
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $15,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.9 MPG2013 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2013 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia.

Similar 2013 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2013 Ferrari 458 Italia (this car)15 MPGNot rated1
2013 Lamborghini Gallardo16 MPGNot rated1
2013 Ferrari 458 Spider15 MPGNot rated1
2013 Ferrari California16 MPGNot rated2
2013 Lotus Evora23 MPGNot rated1
2013 Aston Martin Vantage16 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (1)

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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2013 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
2012 458 Italia14178.3 inNot rated11
2011 458 Italia14178.3 inNot rated41
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 →