2016 FERRARI 488 GTB Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety equipment and braking systems, according to recall data.
The vehicle has been subject to multiple recalls affecting several key systems including the fuel system, airbags, brakes, and electrical software.
Recalls- Fuel system fuel vapor leak. Recall 15V881000 affects 119 vehicles due to a low pressure fuel line connection that was not properly coated. This defect causes a fuel vapor leak during engine start, increasing fire risk. Ferrari will replace the low pressure fuel line assembly free of charge.
- Passenger side airbag inflator. Recall 19V006000 covers 11,176 vehicles including the 2016 488 GTB. Airbag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. This can cause sharp metal fragments leading to serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the passenger airbag assembly at no cost.
- Brake system fluid leak. Recall 21V833000 involves 9,985 vehicles. The brake system may leak fluid causing loss of braking ability and increased crash risk. Ferrari will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software for free.
- Airbag control module malfunction. Recall 19V411000 affects 893 vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction causing non-deployment or improper deployment of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the airbag ECU free of charge.
- Instrument panel software error. Recall 18V164000 addresses 40 vehicles. A software error prevents the driver from being warned about critically worn brake discs, which could lead to brake damage and crash risk. Ferrari will update the instrument panel software at no charge.
Owners who face repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or ongoing recall issues with the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney specializing in lemon law is advisable to understand potential remedies.
2016 FERRARI 488 GTB Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
22213
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 FERRARI 488 GTB
9985 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
2016 FERRARI 488 GTB
11176 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
2016 FERRARI 488 GTB
893 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
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.
2016 FERRARI 488 GTB
40 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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.
2016 FERRARI 488 GTB
119 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.