The Ferrari 488 GTB spans 1995–2026 with 14 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 3.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2017, 2018, 2016 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 1995, 1996, 1997. It delivers up to 18 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Ferrari 488 GTB is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1995 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Ferrari 488 GTB VIN — every digit explained
Every Ferrari 488 GTB carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Ferrari and the country it was built in.
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this 488 GTB.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Model-year code (10th digit)
The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:
Where to find your 488 GTB VIN
- Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
- Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
- Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
- Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.
How many recalls does the Ferrari 488 GTB have?
The Ferrari 488 GTB has 14 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2019 Ferrari 488 GTB recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, 2018-2019 488 GTB, GTC4Lusso T, GTC4Lusso, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, and 2019 488 Pista vehicles. The fuel vapor separator may crack and allow fuel to leak.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix. Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel vapor separator, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 69.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
2018 Ferrari 488 GTB recalls 4
Fuel System, Gasoline
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, 2018-2019 488 GTB, GTC4Lusso T, GTC4Lusso, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, and 2019 488 Pista vehicles. The fuel vapor separator may crack and allow fuel to leak.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix. Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel vapor separator, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 69.
Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk. In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Fix. Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
What's wrong. 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 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix. 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.
2017 Ferrari 488 GTB recalls 3
Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk. In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Fix. Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
What's wrong. 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 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix. 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.
2016 Ferrari 488 GTB recalls 5
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
What's wrong. Ferrari North America (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 488 GTB vehicles manufactured September 9, 2015, to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a low pressure fuel line connection that was not properly coated during manufacturing. This may cause a fuel vapor leak during engine start.
Risk. A fuel vapor leak during engine start increases the risk of a fire.
Fix. Ferrari will replace the low pressure fuel line assembly connection, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact FNA customer service at 1-866-551-2828.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk. In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Fix. Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
What's wrong. 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 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix. 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.
Best and worst years for the Ferrari 488 GTB
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 32 tracked years, the worst years are 2017, 2018, 2016 and the best (fewest complaints) are 1995, 1996, 1997.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 488 GTB | — | Best | |
| 1996 488 GTB | — | Best | |
| 1997 488 GTB | — | Best | |
| 1998 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 1999 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2000 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2001 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2002 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2003 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2004 488 GTB | — | Average | |
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| 2006 488 GTB | — | Average | |
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| 2008 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2009 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2010 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2011 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2012 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2013 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2014 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2015 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2016 488 GTB | Air Bags | Avoid | |
| 2017 488 GTB | Service Brakes | Avoid | |
| 2018 488 GTB | Service Brakes | Avoid | |
| 2019 488 GTB | Service Brakes | Average | |
| 2020 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2021 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2022 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2023 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2024 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2025 488 GTB | — | Average | |
| 2026 488 GTB | — | Average |
What are the most common Ferrari 488 GTB problems?
The most-reported Ferrari 488 GTB problems are Air Bags (3 reports), Hydraulic (1 reports) and Service Brakes (4 reports) — out of 9 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Service Brakes 4 Read
On Sunday Sept 4th, while attending an Edge Addicts track day event at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, My 2017 488 Was parts of the run group, 2 laps were completed prior to the brake pedal failing completely to the floor and causing my driver to loose all braking capability and slamming into a wall. We have in car video from Go Pro footage, footage from another vehicle from behind my 488 and also footage from the control room of the track. This vehicle was purchased 3 months ago, the brake fluid is at the correct level and the new "Recalled" Brake fluid cap is installed. There is some sort of serious manufacturing defect with this system, this is a car designed for this type of use. This needs a serious investigation before others are hurt or killed.
On 6/4/21, my 2018 ferrari 488 gtb displayed a message in my left dash instrument panel prior to complete brake failure in my driveway that read "brake fluid low-drive to dealer slowly", that resulted in my ferrari being totaled by state farm after i jumped out of the running and moving ferrari onto my rear lawn between 10 to 15 miles per hour before it went into a pond behind my residence. Then, 6-weeks later the replacement 2018 ferrari gtb vin#[xxx] i purchased from ferrari of atlanta displayed the same message in my left dash instrument panel that read "brake fliuid low-drive to dealer slowly before the brake pedal went completely to the floor as i was pulling into my garage. After having the replacment ferrari towed into continental ferrari it was determined that the brake fluid had leaked inside the brake booster that caused the brake failure on the replacement ferrari. The first ferrari was taken to a company and sold as salvage. The company name is copart and their telephone number is (314) 291-8400. None of the ferrari service departments or sales departments that i contacted had any record or knowledge of the brake failure problems that i experienced within a 6-week period on 2 separate ferrai 488 gtb's. I could have been trapped inside my ferrari that went into the pond behind my residence and possibly killed. I could also have been injured or killed along with other motorists in my replacment ferrari that had the same brake failure issue just 6-weeks later if i was unable to get the replacement ferrari home and safely inside ny garage before the brakes completely failed a second time. I don't understand why ferrari has the message "brake fluid low-drive to dealer slowly" display" that gives drivers a false sense of security that the brakes will continue to work properly until you drive to the dealer. That's a deadly warning and major safety concern to me. My cell number is [xxx] and i live in the st. Louis area. Please call me! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V833000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that he was concerned about driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The braking system has locked the brakes by itself without any user input or pressing of the brake pedal. This has occurred 3x, the first 2 while the car was moving, the last while it was parked in a garage, the 1st and 3rd times rendered the car immovable, the 2nd was movable after a restart. Twice the car needed to be towed to the dealer, who has been unable to duplicate the problem thus unable to fix it. The 3x have occurred in ~3k miles, the 1st at ~1850 miles. The first repair attempt involved replacing the braking system ecu and a brake pedal switch, performed as a "shotgun" approach since no cause could be determined. The 2nd and 3rd attempts involved ferrari washing their hands of the problem. I filed to lemon law the car, and ferrari maintains there is nothing wrong with it after the first "fix", which is clearly absurd due to the 2nd and 3rd occurrences. Asking online in a ferrari forum produced only one person saying the same problem occurred in their close-to-identical ferrari car , which presumably shares a very similar if not identical braking system. The car has an unusual "hill-holder" feature which engages even while on flat ground, and it is this which i believe to be malfunctioning. The inability to move a car that has suddenly and without warning locked its brakes and brought the car to a stop is not only frightening, but is potentially lethal.
Air Bags 3 Read
In april of this year we received notice of an airbag recall. The noticed mentions parts are available. We tried to make an appointment with our dealer but they mentioned the parts were not available. We have followed up with the dealer several times to no avail. We contact ferrari usa customer service an they only mentioned they would look into the situation but no further information is available. I believe this is very poor as it a safety concern that is not being given any real priority. The manufacture continues to launch cars this year yet our passengers are not safe. This department is our last chance at trying to keep our passengers safe in a motor vehicle that has a known defect.
Rpm Royalty a rental car company located at [XXX] has been renting out a rebuilt 488 Ferrari with no functional airbags. This is a serious safety risk INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 ferrari 488 gtb. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v006000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Ferrari beverly hills (9372 wilshire blvd, beverly hills, ca 90212) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was concerned and was informed by the dealer to call back in six months for part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Hydraulic 1 Read
The contact owns a 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V833000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that he was concerned about driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Visibility/wiper 1 Read
Headliner is sagging and this is causing sun visor to come down thus affecting visibility of the driver. this problem is very common on this model and causing a safety issue.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Ferrari 488 GTB specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Ferrari 488 GTB. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Ferrari 488 GTB cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the 488 GTB holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 105 cu ft of passenger volume and 7 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Ferrari 488 GTB tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Ferrari 488 GTB get?
The Ferrari 488 GTB returns up to 18 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine. Pick an engine to see its city / highway / combined rating by year:
| Year | City | Highway | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 488 GTB | 11 | 17 | 3.4L 8-cyl | |
| 1996 488 GTB | 9 | 14 | 3.5L 8-cyl | |
| 1997 488 GTB | 9 | 15 | 5.5L 12-cyl | |
| 1998 488 GTB | 9 | 14 | 5.5L 12-cyl | |
| 1999 488 GTB | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2000 488 GTB | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2001 488 GTB | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2002 488 GTB | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2003 488 GTB | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2004 488 GTB | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2005 488 GTB | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2006 488 GTB | 10 | 15 | 5.7L 12-cyl | |
| 2007 488 GTB | 10 | 14 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2008 488 GTB | 11 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2009 488 GTB | 11 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2010 488 GTB | 12 | 18 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2011 488 GTB | 12 | 18 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2012 488 GTB | 12 | 18 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2013 488 GTB | 13 | 17 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2014 488 GTB | 13 | 17 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2015 488 GTB | 13 | 17 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2016 488 GTB | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2017 488 GTB | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2018 488 GTB | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2019 488 GTB | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2020 488 GTB | 15 | 20 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2021 488 GTB | 12 | 15 | 6.5L 12-cyl | |
| 2024 488 GTB | 12 | 16 | 6.5L 12-cyl | |
| 2026 488 GTB | 12 | 19 | 6.5L 12-cyl |
| Year | City | Highway | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 488 GTB | 16 | 22 | 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2023 488 GTB | 15 | 21 | 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2025 488 GTB | 16 | 22 | 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov — best combined rating per engine & year. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
What engines does the Ferrari 488 GTB have? Power & range
The Ferrari 488 GTB is offered with 2 powertrains — 6.5L 12-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 6.5L · 12-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | RWD | Premium |
| Hybrid | 2.9L · 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | RWD | Premium and Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Ferrari 488 GTB cost to own?
A Ferrari 488 GTB depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this 488 GTB loses about 54% of its value over five years.
- Fuel — ≈ $21,500 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the 488 GTB ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Ferrari 488 GTB to insure?
A Ferrari 488 GTB costs about $5,922 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 312% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (412, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the 488 GTB's HLDI loss index. See Ferrari insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Ferrari 488 GTB safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the 488 GTB yet.
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How many miles does a Ferrari 488 GTB last?
A well-maintained Ferrari 488 GTB typically lasts 200,000–250,000 miles. With regular oil, transmission and timing service, most examples comfortably pass the 200,000-mile mark. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 3.5/5.
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Decode VIN →All Ferrari 488 GTB model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Ferrari 488 GTB — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2025 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2024 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2023 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2022 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2021 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2020 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2019 488 GTB | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2018 488 GTB | 4 recalls | — | |
| 2017 488 GTB | 3 recalls | — | |
| 2016 488 GTB | 5 recalls | — | |
| 2015 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2014 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2013 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2012 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2011 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2010 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2009 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2008 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2007 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2006 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2005 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2004 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2003 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2002 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2001 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 2000 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 1999 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 1998 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 1997 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 1996 488 GTB | 0 | — | |
| 1995 488 GTB | 0 | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the 488 GTB?
By owner-complaint volume, 2017, 2018, 2016 drew the most reports. 1995, 1996, 1997 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the 488 GTB have?
14 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the 488 GTB get?
Up to 18 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a 488 GTB last?
A well-maintained 488 GTB typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the 488 GTB reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the 488 GTB is 3.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Ferrari 488 GTB warranty?
New Ferrari models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Ferrari dealer.
Where is the Ferrari 488 GTB made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your 488 GTB's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Ferrari may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the 488 GTB have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.