2016 Ferrari 488 GTB, 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider Recall: Due to a software error, the driver may not be warned that the brake discs…
NHTSA campaign 18V164000 · Electrical System · filed Mar 9, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2016 488 GTB and 488 Spider vehicles. Due to a software error, the driver may not be warned that the brake discs are critically worn.
The risk
If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel node software, free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 64.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V164000 (manufacturer number 64). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.