Ferrari 458 Full Leather Electric Seats (Black)

Full Leather Electric Seats in Black (Nero) for the Ferrari 458 Italia and Spider are considered the “Comfort” spec choice, highly valued by owners who prioritize long-distance touring over the aggressive posture of the carbon racing seats.

1. Technical Identification & Features

These seats are significantly more complex than the manual racing buckets. A “Full Electric” seat in a 458 typically includes:

• 8-Way Power Adjustment: Height, tilt, fore/aft, and recline.

• Pneumatic Bolsters: Inflatable side and lumbar supports.

• Heating: Integrated heating elements (controlled via buttons on the seat base).

• Memory Function: Usually linked to the driver’s side and the side mirrors.

• Easy Entry/Exit: The seat automatically slides back when the door is opened.

• Material: Premium Frau leather in Nero (Black) with optional contrast stitching (e.g., Rosso, Giallo, or Grigio Chiaro).

2. 2026 Market Pricing (Estimated USD)

By 2026, many 458 owners are swapping from electric seats to racing seats. This has created a steady supply of used electric seats, though “New Old Stock” (NOS) remains extremely expensive.

3. The “Retrofit” Challenge

In 2026, a common project is retrofitting these seats into a car that originally had manual seats.

• The Harness: If your 458 did not come with electric seats, the wiring harness under the carpet may be missing the 12V power leads and the CAN-bus lines for the memory module.

• ECU Coding: Once installed, the car’s Body Control Module (BCM) must be told the seats are there via a “Proxy Alignment” (using the Ferrari DEIS tool). Without this, the airbag light will stay on, and the seat functions may not work.

4. Common 2026 Issues & Maintenance

• “Sticky” Plastics: The plastic trim around the seat adjustment buttons often becomes sticky due to chemical breakdown. In 2026, many “New” seats are actually refurbished units with the sticky coating removed.

• Leather Bolster Wear: The outer bolster on the driver’s seat is the first place to show wear. Using a high-quality leather conditioner (like Leatherique) is essential to prevent the black pigment from cracking.

• Motor Failure: If the seat won’t move fore/aft, it is often a coin or small object stuck in the track rather than a motor failure. If the motor is dead, Ferrari typically sells the Seat Frame Assembly as one unit, which can cost $3,000+.