2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

4Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Ferrari 488 GTB recalls

Brake Fluid Leak Can Cause Loss of Braking

Recall 21V833Oct 23, 20219,985 vehicles affected

The hydraulic brake system in these vehicles may leak brake fluid.

Air bags may not deploy or may deploy improperly in a crash

Recall 19V411Jun 4, 2019893 vehicles affected

The air bag control module (ECU) in certain Ferrari vehicles may malfunction.

Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire Risk in Ferrari Vehicles

Recall 19V090Feb 14, 20192,150 vehicles affected

A fuel vapor separator, the part that handles fuel vapor in the fuel system, may crack and allow gasoline to leak.

Passenger Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 19V006Jan 9, 201911,176 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys in a crash.

Most common 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2021-09-19, Service Brakes
ON 6/4/21, MY 2018 FERRARI 488 GTB DISPLAYED A MESSAGE IN MY LEFT DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE IN MY DRIVEWAY THAT READ "BRAKE FLUID LOW-DRIVE TO DEALER SLOWLY", THAT RESULTED IN MY FERRARI BEING TOTALED BY STATE FARM AFTER I JUMPED OUT OF THE RUNNING AND MOVING FERRARI ONTO MY REAR LAWN BETWEEN 10 TO 15 MILES PER HOUR BEFORE IT WENT INTO A POND BEHIND MY RESIDENCE. THEN, 6-WEEKS LATER THE REPLACEMENT 2018 FERRARI GTB VIN#[XXX] I PURCHASED FROM FERRARI OF ATLANTA DISPLAYED THE SAME MESSAGE IN MY LEFT DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT READ "BRAKE FLIUID LOW-DRIVE TO DEALER SLOWLY BEFORE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AS I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE. AFTER HAV
2019-04-01, Unknown Or Other
THE TWO HORN "BUTTONS" ARE LOCATED IN THE STEERING RIM AT 9 AND 3. IT IS NOT A NORMAL LOCATION FOR THE HORN BUTTON WHICH IN ALL OTHER CARS IS IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. TWO TIMES IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS I HAVE NEARLY HAD SOMEONE TURN INTO ME WHEN I CANNOT WARN THEM WITH MY HORN, DUE TO THE ILLOGICAL LOCATION OF THE "BUTTONS".

2018 Ferrari 488 GTB questions

Does the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB: Brake Fluid Leak Can Cause Loss of Braking; Air bags may not deploy or may deploy improperly in a crash; Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire Risk in Ferrari Vehicles; Passenger Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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