The most-reported 488 Spider run is ZFF80AMA0J0 (2018 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for 488 Spider model years 2016–2019.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ferrari 488 Spider has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every 488 Spider complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZFF80AMA0J0•••••• | 2018 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything Ferrari 488 Spider owners report: Service Brakes, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Ferrari 488 Spider; the 5 below cover build years 2016 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 21V833000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2016–2019 |
| 19V006000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2016–2018 |
| 19V090000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 2018–2019 |
| 19V411000 | Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module | 2018 |
| 18V164000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 2016 |
21V833000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2016: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The 488 Spider against its rivals
The 488 Spider draws 1 complaints per production run; the Dodge Viper 1.2. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 488 Spider | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Dodge Viper | 55 | 46 | 9.1% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Ferrari 488 Spider | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ferrari 488 Spider share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ferrari 488 Spider VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 488 Spider runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 488 Spider production run has the most complaints?
ZFF80AMA0J0, a 2018 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 488 Spider run has 1.
Does the 488 Spider get more complaints than the Dodge Viper?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the 488 Spider against 1.2 for the Dodge Viper.
How many 488 Spider complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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