No complaints are listed for the 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FERRARI 488 SPIDER.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2021-10-23. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-01-09. Systems: AIR BAGS.
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 v (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-03-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
49 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 35 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
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| STEERING | 5 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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| AIR BAGS | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
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10210748
Date: 2022-04-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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 instrument cluster.
10176872
Date: 2020-06-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Replacing CCP pressure sensors
10173582
Date: 2020-03-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance A?A A Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents
10172051
Date: 2020-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10)
10172053
Date: 2020-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities
10172055
Date: 2020-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 01)
10171111
Date: 2020-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Gearbox speed sensor replacement
10171114
Date: 2020-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Updated list of models involved in Ferrari Predictive Maintenance program
10171115
Date: 2020-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines
10171112
Date: 2020-01-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Replacing CCP temperature sensor