2016 Ferrari 488 GTB recalls (5)

Every 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V833000

  Oct 23, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic

  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.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 19V006000

  Sep 1, 2019Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 19V411000

  Apr 6, 2019Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

  Problem

  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.

  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.

  Full recall details for 19V411000 →

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V164000

  Sep 3, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

  Problem

  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.

  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.

  Full recall details for 18V164000 →

• Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 15V881000

  Dec 28, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB. Ferrari has issued at least 49 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Air Bags2

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (37)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (6)
• Steering (5)
• Power Train (4)
• Air Bags (2)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (2)

Read Ferrari 488 GTB owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  EA21002Opened Sep 17, 2021Open

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