Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2016
557 new Ferrari 488 GTB cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2016; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (283), Germany (209), Luxembourg (17).
- Average mass
- 1,640 kg
- Average power
- 493 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
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.
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 deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ferrari told its dealers about the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10210748 | Recall 78 Customer Acknowledgement -- We are informing the customer that if any aftermarket components or modifications are present on the vehicle that it may hinder the software installation necessary for Recall C24000078 and normal operation of the instrument cluster. |
| 10195119 | Please note that, in addition to the part numbers indicated in the Spare Parts Catalog for each model (see Spare Part Assemblies), from February 22nd, 2016 the following spare part numbers will also be available for Getrag gearboxes. |
| 10195113 | Installation of front and rear license plate holders. The instructions for fitting the front rear license plates are given as follows. |
| 10176872 | Replacing CCP pressure sensors |
| 10173582 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents |
| 10173578 | 2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 02) |
| 10172055 | 2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 01) |
| 10172053 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities |
| 10172051 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10) |
| 10171115 | Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines |
| 10171114 | Updated list of models involved in Ferrari Predictive Maintenance program |
| 10171112 | Replacing CCP temperature sensor |
| 10171111 | Gearbox speed sensor replacement |
| 10171110 | Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox |
| 10171109 | Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox |
| 10171108 | Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks |
| 10168608 | Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors |
| 10168599 | Managing DCT gearbox faults |
| 10167147 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance, new functions in New Modis |
| 10164285 | Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608 |
| 10164284 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update |
| 10163405 | Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign |
| 10163403 | Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network |
| 10163402 | Takata Airbag Client Info Request |
| 10163401 | Carbon Ceramic Brakes |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation