Ferrari 488 GTB: problems, complaints, bulletins

Summary for the Ferrari 488 GTB across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 22 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.

Model years

Year	Owner complaints	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
2019	—	16
2018	—	16
2017	—	16
2016	—	22

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

3.9 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2016–2019
dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed 2016–2019

Drive: RWD

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Equipment	0	0	59
Steering	0	0	6
Service brakes	0	0	5
Powertrain	0	0	4

What to check before buying

Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

2020–2024 · 10210748 · 2016–2019 Recall 78 Customer Acknowledgement -- We are informing the customer that if any aftermarket components or…
2020–2024 · 10195119 · 2016–2019 Please note that, in addition to the part numbers indicated in the Spare Parts Catalog for each model (see…
2020–2024 · 10195113 · 2016–2019 Installation of front and rear license plate holders
2020–2024 · 10176872 · 2016–2019 Replacing CCP pressure sensors
2020–2024 · 10173582 · 2016–2019 Ferrari Predictive Maintenance â Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents
2020–2024 · 10173578 · 2016–2019 2020 Technical Documentation Update (No
2020–2024 · 10172055 · 2016–2019 2020 Technical Documentation Update (No
2020–2024 · 10172053 · 2016–2019 Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities
2020–2024 · 10172051 · 2016–2019 2019 Technical Documentation Update (No
2020–2024 · 10171115 · 2016–2019 Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines
2020–2024 · 10171114 · 2016–2019 Updated list of models involved in Ferrari Predictive Maintenance program
2020–2024 · 10171112 · 2016–2019 Replacing CCP temperature sensor

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.