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2019 Ferrari 488 Gtb

Limited data — few reports on file, read the verdict loosely

Too few owner complaints are on file to affirm this car. Treat it as unproven — not endorsed — and lean hard on a professional pre-purchase inspection.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist — a shareable PDF

1 owner complaints · 2 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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What the record shows so far

Only 1 owner complaint on file for this exact model year — too few to judge long-term reliability. Treat this as unproven, not endorsed, and lean on a professional inspection.

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)100
Severity (30%)100
Recall load (20%)84
Trend (10%)60

The road ahead

What breaks on a 2019 Ferrari 488 Gtb, plotted where owners report it happening.

Brakes

100%

1 complaints

The contact owns a 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V833000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the …

Recalls (2)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 21V833000

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline · 19V090000

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.

Fix: 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.

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What owners say

Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score — if they disagree, that’s worth knowing.

The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2019 Ferrari 488 Gtb as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only — always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.