AI DamageFerrari 488 Spider: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ferrari 488 Spider across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 22 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
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 | 54 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Recall 78 Customer Acknowledgement -- We are informing the customer that if any aftermarket components or…
- Installation of front and rear license plate holders
- Replacing CCP pressure sensors
- Ferrari Predictive Maintenance â Incompletely compiled Ferrari Next documents
- 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
- Gearbox speed sensor replacement
- Replacement of CCP on DCT gearbox
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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.