Ferrari 488 Spider Recalls (2016-2019)
The Ferrari 488 Spider has been the subject of 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2016 to 2019 model years. They cluster mostly around the service brakes, air bags, and fuel system.
The Ferrari 488 Spider scores 39 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 5 campaigns span 4 model years of the Ferrari 488 Spider. The single largest affected 11,176 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common 488 Spider problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Ferrari 488 Spider may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Ferrari 488 Spider recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Ferrari 488 Spider recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2019 Ferrari 488 Spider Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider, involving the service brakes and fuel system.
2018 Ferrari 488 Spider Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider, involving the air bags, service brakes, and fuel system.
2017 Ferrari 488 Spider Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider, involving the service brakes and air bags.
2016 Ferrari 488 Spider Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider, involving the service brakes, air bags, and electrical system.
Every Ferrari 488 Spider recall in detail
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2016-2019 Ferrari 488 Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 9,985
- Reported
- Oct 23, 2021
- Owners notified
- Mar 4, 2022
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V833000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 893
- Reported
- Jun 4, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 2, 2019
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 19V411000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2018-2019 Ferrari 488 Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,150
- Reported
- Feb 14, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 25, 2019
Defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, 2018-2019 488 GTB, GTC4Lusso T, GTC4Lusso, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, and 2019 488 Pista vehicles. The fuel vapor separator may crack and allow fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel vapor separator, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 69.
NHTSA campaign number 19V090000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 11,176
- Reported
- Jan 9, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 8, 2019
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 air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 19V006000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 40
- Reported
- Mar 9, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 4, 2018
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 18V164000.
Common questions about Ferrari 488 Spider recalls
- Does the Ferrari 488 Spider have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on record for the Ferrari 488 Spider across the 2016 to 2019 model years. The most common areas are the service brakes, air bags, and fuel system.
- How many times has the Ferrari 488 Spider been recalled?
- The Ferrari 488 Spider has 5 recall campaigns from the 2016 to 2019 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Ferrari 488 Spider recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 11,176 vehicles. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Which Ferrari 488 Spider model year has the most recalls?
- The 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider has the most, with 4 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Ferrari 488 Spider has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.