Every 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider 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.
Full recall details for 21V833000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 19V090000
Feb 14, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 recall is 69.
Full recall details for 19V090000 →
2019 Ferrari 488 Spider complaints and service bulletins
Ferrari has issued at least 38 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.
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (32)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (5)
- Power Train (3)
- Air Bags (2)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
- Electrical System (1)
Read Ferrari 488 Spider owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider
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.
Check your 488 Spider by VIN
Not every 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Ferrari dealer.
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