Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB peaked in 2019, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Coupe, gasoline, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Aug 26, 2019 to May 8, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year522k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2016 coupe
Severity index0.02016 coupes average 8.2
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
5 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-833 | Oct 23, 2021 | Brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability | Brakes | 9,985 | Software update |
| 19V-411 | Jun 4, 2019 | Air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt… | Airbags | 893 | Part replacement |
| 19V-006 | Jan 9, 2019 | These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment… | Airbags | 11,176 | Part replacement |
| 18V-164 | Mar 9, 2018 | Due to a software error, the driver may not be warned that the brake discs are critically worn | Electrical system | 40 | Software update |
| 15V-881 | Dec 28, 2015 | Affected vehicles may be equipped with a low pressure fuel line connection that was not properly coated during manufacturing | Fuel system | 119 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 8, 2026Failure Feb 19, 2026south san fransisco, CAAir bags
Rpm Royalty a rental car company located at [XXX] has been renting out a rebuilt 488 Ferrari with no functional airbags. This is a serious safety risk INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11736642 - Filed Aug 26, 2019Failure Aug 26, 2019Beverly Hills, CAAir bags
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.
NHTSA complaint 11246522
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- EA21002 Engineering analysis, Airbags
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Opened Sep 17, 2021, still open
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
49 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- FNA 180 Apr 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Recall 78 Customer Acknowledgement -- We are informing the customer that if any aftermarket components or modifications are present on the vehicle that it may hinder the software installation necessary for Recall C24000078 and normal operation of the instru… - 2338 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Please note that, in addition to the part numbers indicated in the Spare Parts Catalog for each model (see Spare Part Assemblies), from February 22nd, 2016 the following spare part numbers will also be available for Getrag gearboxes. - 2314 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Installation of front and rear license plate holders. The instructions for fitting the front rear license plates are given as follows. - 2668 Jun 4, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Replacing CCP pressure sensors - 2663 Mar 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance – Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents - 2660 Mar 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 02) - 2652 Feb 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 01) - 2648 Feb 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities - 2638 Feb 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10) - 2643 Jan 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines - 2637 Jan 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Updated list of models involved in Ferrari Predictive Maintenance program - 2623 Jan 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Replacing CCP temperature sensor - 2621 Jan 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Gearbox speed sensor replacement - 2620 Jan 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox - 2619 Jan 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox - 2612 Jan 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks - 2628 Nov 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors - 2622 Nov 13, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Managing DCT gearbox faults - 2611 Oct 2, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance, new functions in New Modis - 2609 Aug 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608 - 2608 Aug 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2019 Technical Documentation Update - 2599 Jul 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign - 2594 Jul 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network - 164 Jul 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Takata Airbag Client Info Request - 163 Jul 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Carbon Ceramic Brakes - 2595 Jul 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Q-A Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - 2606 Jul 24, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New functions in Service Entry - 2604 Jul 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New âErrors Foundâ field in ROL creation page - 2603 Jul 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
âPro-Teamâ anti stone-chipping film - 2600 Jul 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2019 Technical Documentation Update 6 - 2584 Jun 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Getrag Gearboxes - 2580 Jun 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - first module roll-out - 2556 Jun 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets - 87 Jun 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws - 2389 Feb 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Managing DCT gearbox faults - 20 Feb 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019 - 2557 Jan 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2557 - Getrag Gearboxes - 2554 Jan 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2554 - New Passenger Airbag Module and Brackets - 2547 Jan 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2547 - Additional Item in PDI form - 2523 Aug 17, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2523 - Getrag Gearboxes - 131 Aug 17, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Corse Clienti 131 - Checking Intercooler Efficiency - 2479 May 2, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2479 - Replacement of steering wheel control panel components - 2487 Apr 12, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2487 - Injectors and O-ring Seal kit - 2393 Jun 23, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repair procedures for 488 DCT gearbox - Level 2 - 2392 Jun 23, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedures for repairing the 488 DCT gearbox - 2358 Dec 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REPLACE TOP TETHER BRACKET - SERVICE CAMPAIGN 442 - 2375 Nov 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRAKE CALIPER DUST GAITER KIT - 2335 Jun 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PROTECTIVE VEHICLE COVERS - 2356 Jul 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UPDATED PDI PROCEDURES
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.