Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider Recall R/2018/080: Dash Warning Light May Fail To Warn Driver When Brake Discs Are Worn And Cause Damage To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 516
- vehicles in the UK
- RC64
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled 488 GTB, 488 Spider vehicles built between 1 January 2015 and 30 November 2015. The software algorithm that calculates the percentage value of wear on the carbo-ceramic brake discs of the vehicle may not function properly due to a software bug which under certain specific conditions may cause a reset of the wear value estimated by the software. The dealer will update of software for the instrument panel node. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software algorithm that calculates the percentage value of wear on the carbo-ceramic brake discs of the vehicle may not function properly due to a software bug which under certain specific conditions may cause a reset of the wear value estimated by the software. The risk is that the critical threshold of wear of the brake discs is reached without the relevant warning lamp and message being shown to the driver. If such a condition occurs the worst case scenario could be damage to the brake discs with increased risk of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DASH WARNING LIGHT MAY FAIL TO WARN DRIVER WHEN BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO DISCS Defect: The software algorithm that calculates the percentage value of wear on the carbo-ceramic brake discs of the vehicle may not function properly due to a software bug which under certain specific conditions may cause a reset of the wear value estimated by the software. The risk is that the critical threshold of wear of the brake discs is reached without the relevant warning lamp and message being shown to the driver. If such a condition occurs the worst case scenario could be damage to the brake discs with increased risk of an accident. Remedy: Update of software for the instrument panel node.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a reset of the wear value estimated by the software.
The Fix
The dealer will update of software for the instrument panel node. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
488 GTB, 488 Spider built between 1 January 2015 and 30 November 2015 may be included. Ferrari estimates 516 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ferrari, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ferrari.
- Book with any franchised Ferrari dealer, quoting the campaign code RC64 or the DVSA reference R/2018/080. See how to get a Ferrari recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 488 GTB, 488 Pista, 488 Pista Spider, 488 Spider and 5 moreManufacturing fault with fuel vapour separator | Urgent | R/2019/072 | |
| 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, 458 Spider and 11 moreAirbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/115 | |
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This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2016/115 on 31 May 2016, for airbag may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2019/073 on 14 Feb 2019, for door lock cable retaining slot may break. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/080, launched 26 March 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.