Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB has 4 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 #19V090000 Fuel Vapor Separator may Crack and Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V006000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $25,000–$50,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB shows multiple recalls on essential systems like brakes and air bags, indicating reliability concerns. Despite limited complaints, the severity of potential issues reduces its reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $2,000–$6,000 | common |
| air bag ECU | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | occasional |
| fuel vapor separator | 25,000–45,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | 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
- brake fluid replacement
- tire inspection and rotation
- engine air filter change
- spark plug replacement
- transmission fluid check
- coolant level check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- soft brake pedal
- airbag warning light
- fuel odor
- erratic engine behavior
- check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.