2019 Ferrari 488 GTB: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB at 18 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
18
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ferrari dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2019 Ferrari 488 GTB recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB, newest first.
Service brakes, hydraulic
NHTSA 21V833000Reported Oct 23, 2021
Filed by
Ferrari North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 78)
Units affected
9,985 (estimate)
Problem
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2010-2015 458 Italia, 2012-2015 458 Spider, 2014-2015 458 Speciale, 2015 458 Speciale Aperta, 2016-2019 488 GTB, and 488 Spider vehicles. The brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability.
Risk
Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 78.
Ferrari North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 69)
Units affected
2,150 (estimate)
Problem
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, 2018-2019 488 GTB, GTC4Lusso T, GTC4Lusso, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, and 2019 488 Pista vehicles. The fuel vapor separator may crack and allow fuel to leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel vapor separator, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 69.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 Ferrari 488 GTB fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2019 Ferrari 488 GTB crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2019 Ferrari 488 GTB owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB, most recently on Jan 19, 2022. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
