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2018 Ferrari 488 Pista problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other 488 Pista years?

488 Pista NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints
488 Pista NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V411000AirbagsJune 4, 2019 · 893 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

2018 Ferrari 488 Pista — common questions

Is the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.