2018 FERRARI 488 GTB Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 FERRARI 488 GTB has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems, including air bag inflators and brake functionality. There are no specific complaints about mechanical or performance defects documented.
Five recalls affect this model, involving systems such as airbags, brakes, and the fuel system. The recalls address potential safety hazards including air bag inflator explosions, brake fluid leaks, fuel leaks, and air bag control module malfunctions.
Recalls- Passenger air bag inflator. NHTSA recall 19V006000 affects 11,176 vehicles including the 2018 488 GTB. Propellant degradation in the passenger frontal air bag inflator may cause it to explode upon deployment, sending sharp metal fragments that could result in serious injury or death. Ferrari will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly free of charge.
- Brake fluid reservoir cap. NHTSA recall 21V833000 impacts 9,985 vehicles including the 2018 488 GTB. A brake fluid leak could lead to loss of braking ability, increasing crash risk. Ferrari dealers will replace the cap and update the software at no cost.
- Fuel vapor separator. NHTSA recall 19V090000 covers 2,150 vehicles including the 2018 488 GTB. Cracking in the fuel vapor separator may cause fuel leakage, which poses a fire risk if exposed to an ignition source. Ferrari will replace the affected part free of charge.
- Air bag control unit. NHTSA recall 19V411000 affects 893 vehicles including the 2018 488 GTB. Malfunction of the air bag Electronic Control Unit might cause non-deployment or improper deployment of airbags and seat belt pretensioners, increasing injury risk during a crash. Dealers will replace the affected ECU at no charge.
Owners dealing with repeated safety defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with an attorney experienced in consumer protection and lemon law may provide guidance on available options.
2018 FERRARI 488 GTB Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
24204
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 FERRARI 488 GTB
2150 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.