This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Ferrari 488 Gtb.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fuel vapor leak near the engine during startup that raises the risk of fire, and a passenger airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin.
The brake system has two separate concerns. On the hydraulic side, brake fluid can leak from the system, reducing or eliminating braking ability. A software recall also affects this model: the instrument cluster may fail to warn the driver when brake discs are critically worn, which can lead to disc damage and reduced stopping power. On the restraint side, the airbag control unit can malfunction and cause airbags or seatbelt pretensioners to fail to deploy correctly in a crash, leaving occupants with less protection than intended.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake fluid reservoir cap may leak, causing brake fluid loss and reduced or failed braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the vehicle's software.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control unit may malfunction, preventing air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying or deploying improperly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during deployment after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes, due to propellant degradation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error prevents the instrument panel from alerting you when the brake discs are critically worn.
What the fix does
The dealer will update the instrument panel software at no cost to fix the warning system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low pressure fuel line connection may lack proper coating, potentially causing fuel vapor to leak when the engine starts.
What the fix does
Ferrari will replace the low pressure fuel line assembly connection at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
