Recall Radar

2016 Ferrari 488 Gtb recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2016 Ferrari 488 Gtb. The most recent was reported on October 23, 2021.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
October 23, 202121V-833Service brakes, hydraulic9,985
June 4, 201919V-411Air bags: air bag/restraint control module893
January 9, 201919V-006Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module11,176
March 9, 201818V-164Electrical system: software40
December 28, 201515V-881Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings119

Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic

October 23, 2021 · Ferrari North America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-833

What is wrong: 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.

The 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.

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

June 4, 2019 · Ferrari North America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-411

What is wrong: 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.

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.

The fix: 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 70.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

January 9, 2019 · Ferrari North America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-006

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: 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.

Electrical system: software

March 9, 2018 · Ferrari North America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-164

What is wrong: 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.

The fix: 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: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

December 28, 2015 · Ferrari North America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-881

What is wrong: 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.

The fix: 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. Owners may contact FNA customer service at 1-866-551-2828.

Other model years of the Ferrari 488 Gtb

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ferrari 488 Gtb have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2016 Ferrari 488 Gtb, the most recent reported on October 23, 2021. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2016 Ferrari 488 Gtb?

Air bags (2), Service brakes, hydraulic (1), Electrical system (1), Fuel system, gasoline (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 5 of the 5 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.