2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER
The 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER, potentially affecting up to 21,241 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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER
Ferrari North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2594 — EQUIPMENT
Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network
2393 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Repair procedures for 488 DCT gearbox - Level 2
2375 — SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE CALIPER DUST GAITER KIT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FERRARI 488 SPIDER
- 2015 FERRARI 488 SPIDER — 0 complaints
- 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER (current)
- 2017 FERRARI 488 SPIDER — 0 complaints
- 2018 FERRARI 488 SPIDER — 1 complaint
- 2019 FERRARI 488 SPIDER — 0 complaints
Other FERRARI Models
- FERRARI 488 GTB — 8 total complaints
- FERRARI CALIFORNIA — 8 total complaints
- FERRARI F430 — 7 total complaints
- FERRARI TESTAROSSA — 7 total complaints
- FERRARI 360 — 6 total complaints
- FERRARI 458 ITALIA — 6 total complaints
- FERRARI 612 — 6 total complaints
- FERRARI F355 — 6 total complaints