2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER

3 recalls, 0 complaints - 60 TSBs

21V833000 Oct 23, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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.
9,985 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
19V006000 Jan 9, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
11,176 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
18V164000 Mar 9, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Defect Description
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.
40 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.9L 8-cyl, Automatic (AM7) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 18.0 Premium $4,300
3.9L 8-cyl, Automatic (AM7) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 22.0 18.0 Premium $4,300

CO2 Emissions: 501.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 FERRARI 488 SPIDER

60 manufacturer communications from 48 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT30
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY5
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
100000 POWER TRAIN3
030000 BRAKES (PWS)2
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
FNA 180 Apr 4, 2022
030000 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 operat
2668 Jun 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacing CCP pressure sensors
2663 Mar 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance a?? Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents
2638 Feb 28, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update (No. 10)
2652 Feb 5, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 01)
2648 Feb 5, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities
2643 Jan 30, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines
2637 Jan 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Updated list of models involved in Ferrari Predictive Maintenance program
2621 Jan 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Gearbox speed sensor replacement
2621 Jan 30, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Gearbox speed sensor replacement
2623 Jan 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replacing CCP temperature sensor
2623 Jan 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacing CCP temperature sensor
2620 Jan 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox
2620 Jan 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox
2619 Jan 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox
2619 Jan 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox
2612 Jan 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks
2612 Jan 9, 2020
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Repairs for DCT gearbox- oil leaks
2622 Nov 13, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Managing DCT gearbox faults
2622 Nov 13, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Managing DCT gearbox faults
2628 Nov 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors
2628 Nov 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors
2628 Nov 12, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Subject: Procedure for checking and cleaning SAP and CCP connectors
2611 Oct 2, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance, new functions in New Modis
2609 Aug 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608
2608 Aug 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update
164 Jul 31, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Airbag Client Info Request
164 Jul 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Takata Airbag Client Info Request
2606 Jul 24, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
New functions in Service Entry
2603 Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
??A?A?Pro-Team??A?A? anti stone-chipping film
2604 Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
New ??A?A?Errors Found??A?A? field in ROL creation page
163 Jul 23, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
163 Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
2594 Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network
2599 Jul 19, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
2600 Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update 6
2599 Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
2595 Jul 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Q-A Ferrari Predictive Maintenance
87 Jun 17, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws
2580 Jun 11, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - first module roll-out
2556 Jun 11, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets
2584 Jun 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Getrag Gearboxes
20 Feb 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019
2389 Feb 7, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Managing DCT gearbox faults
2557 Jan 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2557 - Getrag Gearboxes
2547 Jan 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2547 - Additional Item in PDI form
2546 Jan 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2546 - 488 Pista PDI Procedures
2554 Jan 15, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
2554 - New Passenger Airbag Module and Brackets
131 Aug 17, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Corse Clienti 131 - Checking Intercooler Efficiency
2479 May 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
2479 - Replacement of steering wheel control panel components
2487 Apr 12, 2018
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
2487 - Injectors and O-ring Seal kit
2406 Jun 23, 2017
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Replacing CCP temperture sensor
2399 Jun 23, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Procedure for Level 3 Oil leaks
2393 Jun 23, 2017
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Repair procedures for 488 DCT gearbox - Level 2
2392 Jun 23, 2017
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Procedures for repairing the 488 DCT gearbox
2389 Jun 23, 2017
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Managing DCT gearbox faults
2375 Nov 1, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BRAKE CALIPER DUST GAITER KIT
2356 Jul 20, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
UPDATED PDI PROCEDURES
2335 Jun 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
PROTECTIVE VEHICLE COVERS
2314 Apr 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Installation of front and rear license plate holders. The instructions for fitting the front rear license plates are given as follows.

FERRARI 488 SPIDER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FERRARI 488 SPIDER across all model years (2016, 2019).

11 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FERRARI 488 SPIDER - Year by Year

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2017 2 0 View
2016 (current) 3 0

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