2018 Ferrari 488 Spider Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

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

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

4Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Ferrari 488 Spider 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 Spider problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2021-10-04, Service Brakes
On 07 September 2021, I had been driving my 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider for 8 to 10 miles when the car suddenly displayed the following message "Brake Fluid Low, Go to Dealer Slowly". (note: Dealer is 2 hours away at 60 mph). As I slowed the car from approximately 45 mph, the brakes felt minimal but with down-shifting and minimal brakes I was able to slow the car. I attempted to limp home at 5 to 10 mph however within 3 miles or so the brakes failed completely. With the pedal to the floor there was absolutely no effect on the vehicle. It was fortunate that I was able to slow the car prior to complete failure and did not hit anything or anyone. Once the brakes failed completely, I did end u

2018 Ferrari 488 Spider questions

Does the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider: 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 Spider?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider 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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