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Ferrari F355 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the Ferrari F355, covering model years 1995 to 1999. The 1995, 1996 and 1998 model years drew the most complaints (2 each), and Fuel System, Gasoline is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 11 recall campaigns on file
  • 6 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (1995–1999)
  • most complaints: 1995, 1996, 1998 (2 for that model year)
  • top component: Fuel System, Gasoline (2 complaints)
  • latest recall 09V447000 (reported Nov 19, 2009)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (16.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (16.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (16.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ferrari F355 complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995, 1996 and 1998 model years share the highest count, 2 complaints each.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Ferrari F355 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–1998Column chart of 6 complaints across 4 model years. The highest are 1995, 1996, 1998 with 2 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 2 complaints219951996: 2 complaints219961997: 0 complaints19971998: 2 complaints21998
Ferrari F355 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ferrari F355 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199520000
199621110
199820000
All model years61110

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

Most-reported Ferrari F355 components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (33.3% of all 6), followed by Air Bags (1) and Fuel System, Other (1).

Components named most often in Ferrari F355 complaints (top 5)
Components named most often in Ferrari F355 complaints (top 5)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline233.3%
Air Bags116.7%
Fuel System, Other116.7%
Steering116.7%
Unknown or Other116.7%

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 F355 recalls

11 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name F355, newest first. The 11 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1999. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

  • 11 recall campaigns
Ferrari F355 recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 6 campaigns1996: 3 campaigns1997: 4 campaigns1998: 4 campaigns1999: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 09V447000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 1995–1999

    Ferrari is recalling certain model year 1995 through 1999 Ferrari 355 and 355 F1 vehicles. Independent automobile repair facilities may have improperly installed certain screw clamps that are located in close proximity to the fuel lines and that fasten the water sleeve to the thermostat connection. The improper installation of these screw clamps may damage the fuel supply pipes.

    Consequence:
    Fluid could leak into the engine compartment, causing smoke and, in some circumstances, a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new fuel divider block, which will serve to provide a greater distance between these screw clamps and the fuel lines. This will eliminate the possibility of any damage to the fuel supply pipes which could cause fluid leakage. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2009. Owners may contact Ferrari at 1-201-816-2600.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 00V064000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bosch braking system. Brake fluid reservoir hoses may not be resistant to brake fluid, which could cause failure of the hoses.

    Consequence:
    Should a hose failure occur, the brake failure light would light up, followed by loss of vehicle braking efficiency.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the hoses and, if required, install new hoses that are resistant to brake fluid.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 98V223000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Fuel tank damage could have occurred during installation of the screws on the soft top mechanism covers.

    Consequence:
    This condition could cause fuel leakage from the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks for leaks. If leaks are found, the fuel tank will be replaced. Dealers will also inspect the soft top mechanism cover screws to verify proper length. If the screws are found to be the wrong length, correct length screws will be installed.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 98V132000

    Reported

    Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The torque on the power steering column nut is insufficient.

    Consequence:
    Impairment of the vehicle handling could result.
    Remedy:
    Dwealers will inspect the proper position of the splines on the power steering column extension and tighten the bolt.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 98V088000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1995

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with dual fuel pumps. The fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.

    Consequence:
    If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. If an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 98V058000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 1997–1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel injection line can wear due to interference with the water hose clamp on the coolant pipe.

    Consequence:
    If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. If an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and rotate the incorrectly fitted water hose clamps.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 98V057000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 1995–1997

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with single fuel pumps. The fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.

    Consequence:
    If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. If an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 97V163000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1995

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with dual fuel pumps. The fuel supply line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut atttaching the lines is tightened excessively. Hairline cracks on the fuel injector rail also exists.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in leakage of fuel from the fractured line. If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines and two rails that us aluminum nuts and replace the lines and rails with steel nuts.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 97V013000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Model years 1996–1997

    The electric motor which drives the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic pump does not function after a period of operation.

    Consequence:
    Loss of brake boost will result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ABS hydraulic pump electric motor.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 96V207000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

    Model year 1995

    The passenger side seat belt mechanism which is fitted with the child safety seat locking mechanism was fitted on the driver side and the driver's side seat belt mechanism without the locking mechanism fitted on the passenger side.

    Consequence:
    The seat belt mechanism (without the locking device) may not lock fast enough and could allow excessive movement of the child safety seat in the event of an accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the seat belt mechanisms to determine whether they have been installed on the proper side of the vehicle and, if necessary, dismount and remount the mechanisms on the correct side.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

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  1. NHTSA campaign 96V013000

    Reported

    Steering › Rack and Pinion › Rack

    Model year 1995

    Defective left steering rack mounting supports were improperly heat treated resulting in the possible fracturing of the support.

    Consequence:
    If the steering rack fractures, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the left steering rack mounting support with a new support which has been properly heat treated.

    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 F355 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ferrari F355 have?

NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ferrari F355, covering model years 1995 to 1999. The most recent, 09V447000, was reported on November 19, 2009 and is filed under “Fuel system, other”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which Ferrari F355 model year has the most complaints?

The 1995, 1996 and 1998 model years tie, with 2 complaints each out of 6. Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ferrari F355 complaint?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 33.3% of all 6. Air Bags (1) and Fuel System, Other (1) follow. 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 F355?

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 F355 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 6 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 a fire, 1 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.