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Ferrari 488 GTB: recalls and fuel economy
6recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
Recalls by component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Air Bags2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Electrical System1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
|---|
| 2016 | Premium Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,550 | 2 |
| 2017 | Premium Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,550 | 2 |
| 2018 | Premium Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,550 | 2 |
| 2019 | Premium Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,550 | 2 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 9,985 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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…
Air Bags · about 893 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
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.
Remedy: 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…
Fuel System, Gasoline · about 2,150 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, 2018-2019 488 GTB, GTC4Lusso T, GTC4Lusso, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, and 2019 488 Pista vehicles. The fuel vapor separator may crack and allow fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel vapor separator, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this…
Air Bags · about 11,176 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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,…
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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…
Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 40 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2016 488 GTB and 488 Spider vehicles. Due to a software error, the driver may not be warned that the brake discs are critically worn.
Risk: If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel node software, free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 64.
Fuel System, Gasoline · about 119 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Ferrari North America (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 488 GTB vehicles manufactured September 9, 2015, to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a low pressure fuel line connection that was not properly coated during manufacturing. This may cause a fuel vapor leak during engine start.
Risk: A fuel vapor leak during engine start increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ferrari will replace the low pressure fuel line assembly connection, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 18, 2015.…
Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.