AI Damage2018 Ferrari 488 GTB: common problems
The maker issued 16 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 16
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
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Recall 78 Customer Acknowledgement -- We are informing the customer that if any aftermarket components or…
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…
- Please note that, in addition to the part numbers indicated in the Spare Parts Catalog for each model (see…
Please note that, in addition to the part numbers indicated in the Spare Parts Catalog for each model (see Spare Part Assemblies), from February 22nd, 2016 the following spare part numbers will also be available for…
- Installation of front and rear license plate holders
The instructions for fitting the front rear license plates are given as follows.
- Replacing CCP pressure sensors
- Ferrari Predictive Maintenance â Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents
- 2020 Technical Documentation Update (No
- 2020 Technical Documentation Update (No
- Ferrari Predictive Maintenance - Intervals and deadlines for scheduled maintenance activities
- 2019 Technical Documentation Update (No
- Predictive Maintenance Stickers Guidelines
- Updated list of models involved in Ferrari Predictive Maintenance program
- Replacing CCP temperature sensor
NHTSA lists 16 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 16 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB?
NHTSA lists 16 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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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.