2018 Ferrari 488 GTB
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB.
Recalls on the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB
Air bags: inflator module
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original…
Service brakes
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Ferrari North America, Inc.
1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 2 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2018 Ferrari 488 GTB at a glance
- Engine
- 3.9L 8-Cylinder Turbo
- Transmission
- DCT 7-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Coupe
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.