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Ferrari 550 Maranello recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Ferrari 550 Maranello, covering model years 1997 to 2001. Fuel/Propulsion System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (1997–2001)
  • top component: Fuel/Propulsion System (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 03V175000 (reported May 9, 2003)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ferrari 550 Maranello complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2001 model year.

Ferrari 550 Maranello complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ferrari 550 Maranello complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200110000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ferrari 550 Maranello components

top 1 · NHTSA categories

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1).

Components named most often in Ferrari 550 Maranello complaints (top 1)
Components named most often in Ferrari 550 Maranello complaints (top 1)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System1100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ferrari 550 Maranello recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 550 Maranello, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2001. The 2001 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Ferrari 550 Maranello recall campaigns covering each model year
1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign1999: 1 campaign2000: no campaigns2001: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 03V175000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines

    Model year 2001

    On certain passenger vehicles, the transmission oil lines to the oil cooler may not have been manufactured properly. The lines could become disconnected from the metal fitting and leak oil. If the lines leak oil, insufficient lubrication to the transmission could result. If this condition was to exist, the vehicle's transmission could become inoperative.

    Consequence:
    If the transmission became inoperative while the customer was driving, it could pose a potential safety risk to the driver as well as other vehicles and potentially result in damage to the vehicle or property, and a crash without warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the two existing transmission oil lines to the cooler with new lines which have a properly crimped metal fitting connector. Owner notification began on June 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ferrari at 1-201-816-2651.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 01V297000

    Reported

    Wheels

    Model years 1997–1999

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The wheel bolt inserts fitted in the magnesium wheel can show signs of cracking.

    Consequence:
    If the wheel bolt inserts begin to crack, a reduction of the torque applied to the wheel would result. Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace all four magnesium wheels with wheels made of aluminum, which are not fitted with inserts. All the wheel bolts will also be replaced because the aluminum wheels require a different type of bolt. Owner notification began October 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ferrari at 1-201-816-2651.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 01V211000

    Reported

    Parking Brake

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The hand brake ratchet mechanism did not receive the proper hardness treatment of the ratchet teeth. As a result, the ratchet teeth could become damaged.

    Consequence:
    If the ratchet mechanism teeth become damaged, failure of the hand brake to operate as expected would result. If the problem existed and the vehicle's use was continued, it would be possible that the hand brake would not function and could result in damage to the vehicle or property.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the production code of the ratchet mechanism and, if necessary, replace the hand brake ratchet mechanism. Owner notification began July 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ferrari at 1-201-816-2600.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ferrari 550 Maranello questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Ferrari 550 Maranello have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ferrari 550 Maranello, covering model years 1997 to 2001. The most recent, 03V175000, was reported on May 9, 2003 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2001 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

What is the most common Ferrari 550 Maranello complaint?

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ferrari dealer.

How many Ferrari 550 Maranello complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.