Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V833000 Loss of Braking Ability NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V411000 Air Bag ECU May Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V006000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V164000 Brake Disc Wear Software NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V881000 Low Pressure Fuel Line Connection NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $20,000–$40,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB has significant recalls involving brake fluid leakage, airbag issues, and fuel vapor leaks. These potential safety hazards impact the vehicle's reliability, contributing to a below-average overall rating. While the car's performance is notable, the high likelihood of major repairs over time should be considered.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | very common |
| airbag ECU | 40,000–60,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| fuel lines | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| brake discs | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 12,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Engine timing system check
- Transmission fluid inspection and change
- Coolant flush and refill
- Tire rotation and balance
- Serpentine belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks
- Check engine light stays on
- Unresponsive airbag
- Strong fuel odor during start
- Grinding noise during braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.