NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ferrari dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Ferrari 488 GTB owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB, describing incidents dated August 26, 2019 to February 19, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11736642 · Filed
Rpm Royalty a rental car company located at [XXX] has been renting out a rebuilt 488 Ferrari with no functional airbags. This is a serious safety risk INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ODI #11246522 · Filed
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FERRARI BEVERLY HILLS (9372 WILSHIRE BLVD, BEVERLY HILLS…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
Loss of Braking Ability
NHTSA #21V833000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported October 23, 2021 · Ferrari North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 9,985 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ferrari campaign 78 · Owners notified March 4, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 number for this recall is 78.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Air Bag ECU May Malfunction
NHTSA #19V411000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · NHTSA notice
Reported June 4, 2019 · Ferrari North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 893 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ferrari campaign 70 · Owners notified August 2, 2019 · Vehicles built September 30, 2015 – June 4, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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 70.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA #19V006000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported January 9, 2019 · Ferrari North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 11,176 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ferrari campaign 65 · Owners notified March 8, 2019 · Vehicles built July 22, 2015 – April 3, 2018 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Recall group: Takata airbag inflators
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer 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 number for this recall is 65.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Brake Disc Wear Software
NHTSA #18V164000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc · NHTSA notice
Reported March 9, 2018 · Ferrari North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 40 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ferrari campaign 64 · Owners notified May 4, 2018 · Vehicles built June 3, 2015 – November 25, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Low Pressure Fuel Line Connection
NHTSA #15V881000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported December 28, 2015 · Ferrari North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 119 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified December 18, 2015 · Vehicles built September 9, 2015 – November 6, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel vapor leak during engine start increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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. Owners may contact FNA customer service at 1-866-551-2828.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ferrari 488 GTB model years
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