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2016 FERRARI 488 GTB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB

The 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, AIR BAGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB, potentially affecting up to 23,146 vehicles.

Recall 21V833000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

| 9,985 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.

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.

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Recall 19V411000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

| 893 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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.

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.

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Recall 19V411000 — AIR BAGS

| 893 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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.

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.

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Recall 19V006000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 11,176 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

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Recall 18V164000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

| 40 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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Recall 18V164000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

| 40 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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Recall 15V881000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 119 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A fuel vapor leak during engine start increases the risk of a fire.

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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11246522 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
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, CA 90212) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER TO CALL BACK IN SIX MONTHS FOR PART AVAILABILITY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Safety Rating for the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB

Ferrari North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

2358 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

REPLACE TOP TETHER BRACKET - SERVICE CAMPAIGN 442

2358 — EQUIPMENT

REPLACE TOP TETHER BRACKET - SERVICE CAMPAIGN 442

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FERRARI 488 GTB

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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