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2018 Ferrari 488 Pista: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista: 1 recall, 0 owner complaints.

1vehicle recalls
0owner complaints
0mention a crash
–best combined mpg
2018 Ferrari 488 Pista
Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #19V411000 · 2019 · 893 vehicles

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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019.

Most-reported problems

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista so far.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista.

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FAQ

Does the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Where can I get a 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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