Ferrari 488 Spider
The Ferrari 488 Spider is a two-seat convertible that began production in 2016, powered by a 3.9-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine producing 493 kW. Measuring 4,568 mm in length with a kerb weight of 1,640 kg, it achieves a top speed of 325 km/h and emits 294 g/km of CO₂. The model has been subject to one safety recall in the EU and four in the United States.
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2016 |
| Body type | Convertible |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Kerb weight | 1,539 kg |
| Displacement | 3,902 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Top speed | 325 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,570 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,951 mm |
| Height | 1,210 mm |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 1 complaints for the Ferrari 488 Spider, most often about service brakes. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 97% of Ferrari 488 Spiders pass their MOT test first time, based on 91 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
4 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Ferrari 488 Spider. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 21V833000 · reported 23/10/2021
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
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.
Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
NHTSA campaign 19V411000 · reported 04/06/2019
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 19V090000 · reported 14/02/2019
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 65.
NHTSA campaign 19V006000 · reported 09/01/2019
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ferrari recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Ferrari 488 Spider?
- The Ferrari 488 Spider has a rated top speed of 325 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Ferrari 488 Spider?
- The Ferrari 488 Spider is 4,570 mm long, 1,951 mm wide and 1,210 mm tall.
- How much does the Ferrari 488 Spider weigh?
- The Ferrari 488 Spider has a kerb weight of about 1,539 kg.
- How many seats does the Ferrari 488 Spider have?
- The Ferrari 488 Spider has 2 seats.