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Ferrari 488 Gtb years to avoid

The Ferrari 488 Gtb years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2016, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.

9

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

2016–2019

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Ferrari 488 Gtb NHTSA complaints by model year4 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 1 complaints
Ferrari 488 Gtb NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

488 Gtb years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2017Open safety investigation4
2018Open safety investigation2
2016Open safety investigation2
2019Open safety investigation1

Every 488 Gtb year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2019avoid12
2018avoid24
2017avoid43
2016avoid25

Common questions

What are the worst Ferrari 488 Gtb years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 488 Gtb years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2016, 2019.

How many recalls does the Ferrari 488 Gtb have?

Across all model years, the 488 Gtb has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.