The Ferrari 488 Pista spans 1995–2026 with 4 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. 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 Pista is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1995 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Ferrari 488 Pista VIN — every digit explained
Every Ferrari 488 Pista 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 Pista.
- 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 Pista 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 Pista have?
The Ferrari 488 Pista has 4 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2020 Ferrari 488 Pista recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari, 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, and 2019-2022 Portofino vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function.
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 80. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-833.
2019 Ferrari 488 Pista recalls 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari, 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, and 2019-2022 Portofino vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function.
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 80. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-833.
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.
2018 Ferrari 488 Pista recalls 1
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.
Best and worst years for the Ferrari 488 Pista
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Ferrari 488 Pista — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.
What are the most common Ferrari 488 Pista problems?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the Ferrari 488 Pista — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Ferrari 488 Pista specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Ferrari 488 Pista. 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 Pista cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the 488 Pista 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 Pista 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 Pista get?
The Ferrari 488 Pista 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 Pista | 11 | 17 | 3.4L 8-cyl | |
| 1996 488 Pista | 9 | 14 | 3.5L 8-cyl | |
| 1997 488 Pista | 9 | 15 | 5.5L 12-cyl | |
| 1998 488 Pista | 9 | 14 | 5.5L 12-cyl | |
| 1999 488 Pista | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2000 488 Pista | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2001 488 Pista | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2002 488 Pista | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2003 488 Pista | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2004 488 Pista | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2005 488 Pista | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2006 488 Pista | 10 | 15 | 5.7L 12-cyl | |
| 2007 488 Pista | 10 | 14 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2008 488 Pista | 11 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2009 488 Pista | 11 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2010 488 Pista | 12 | 18 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2011 488 Pista | 12 | 18 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2012 488 Pista | 12 | 18 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2013 488 Pista | 13 | 17 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2014 488 Pista | 13 | 17 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2015 488 Pista | 13 | 17 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2016 488 Pista | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2017 488 Pista | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2018 488 Pista | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2019 488 Pista | 15 | 20 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2020 488 Pista | 15 | 20 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2021 488 Pista | 12 | 15 | 6.5L 12-cyl | |
| 2024 488 Pista | 12 | 16 | 6.5L 12-cyl | |
| 2026 488 Pista | 12 | 19 | 6.5L 12-cyl |
| Year | City | Highway | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 488 Pista | 16 | 22 | 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2023 488 Pista | 15 | 21 | 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2025 488 Pista | 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 Pista have? Power & range
The Ferrari 488 Pista 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 Pista cost to own?
A Ferrari 488 Pista 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 Pista 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 Pista 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.
Is the Ferrari 488 Pista safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the 488 Pista yet.
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How many miles does a Ferrari 488 Pista last?
A well-maintained Ferrari 488 Pista typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.
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Decode VIN →All Ferrari 488 Pista model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Ferrari 488 Pista — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2025 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2024 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2023 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2022 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2021 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2020 488 Pista | 1 recall | — | |
| 2019 488 Pista | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2018 488 Pista | 1 recall | — | |
| 2017 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2016 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2015 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2014 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2013 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2012 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2011 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2010 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2009 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2008 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2007 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2006 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2005 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2004 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2003 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2002 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2001 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 2000 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 1999 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 1998 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 1997 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 1996 488 Pista | 0 | — | |
| 1995 488 Pista | 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 Pista?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Ferrari 488 Pista.
How many recalls does the 488 Pista have?
4 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the 488 Pista get?
Up to 18 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a 488 Pista last?
A well-maintained 488 Pista typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the 488 Pista reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the 488 Pista is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Ferrari 488 Pista 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 Pista made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your 488 Pista'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 Pista 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.