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Ferrari F430 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints for the Ferrari F430, covering model years 2005 to 2007. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (3), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 5 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2005–2007)
  • most complaints: 2007 (3 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 09V048000 (reported Feb 6, 2009)
  • 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 F430 complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 5, or 60.0%. Next come 2005 (1) and 2006 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Ferrari F430 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2005–2007Column chart of 5 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2007 with 3. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2005: 1 complaint120052006: 1 complaint120062007: 3 complaints32007
Ferrari F430 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ferrari F430 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200510000
200610000
200730000
All model years50000

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

Most-reported Ferrari F430 components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (20.0% of all 5), followed by Electrical System (1) and Engine (1). Another 1 complaint is filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Ferrari F430 complaints (top 7)
Components named most often in Ferrari F430 complaints (top 7)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags120.0%
Electrical System120.0%
Engine120.0%
Exterior Lighting120.0%
Power Train120.0%
Structure120.0%
Unknown or Other120.0%

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 F430 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name F430, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2007. The 2005 and 2006 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Ferrari F430 recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 2 campaigns2006: 2 campaigns2007: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 09V048000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 2005–2007

    Ferrari is recalling 1,950 MY 2005-2007 F40 spider vehicles. The defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment. The heat from the engine may cause hair-line cracks to form in the hoses which may result in fluid leakage from the convertible top hydraulic system.

    Consequence:
    This leakage in turn, will cause the convertible top warning light to illuminate and if not remedied, could ultimately leak fluid into the engine compartment causing smoke and a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2009. Owners may contact Ferrari at 201-816-2600.

    Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 06V478000

    Reported

    Power Train › Manual Transmission

    Model years 2005–2006

    On certain coupe and spider vehicles equipped with manual six-speed transmission, there is a non-conforming right-angle union in the clutch pump. This could cause a hair-line crack to form under normal conditions due to heat, which could result in fluid leakage from the braking/clutch hydraulic system.

    Consequence:
    This leakage, in turn, will cause the braking/clutch hydraulic system fluid level warning light to illuminate and, if not remedied, could ultimately affect the functionality of the clutch control pedal. This could result in a reduction in the driver's ability to shift gears while driving, rendering the vehicle inoperable which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the non-conforming union in the clutch. In addition, the seal ring, rubber hose and screw collars that are attached to the union will be replaced. The recall began on January 3, 2007. Owners may 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 F430 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ferrari F430 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ferrari F430, covering model years 2005 to 2007. The most recent, 09V048000, was reported on February 6, 2009 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2005 and 2006 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Ferrari F430 model year has the most complaints?

The 2007 model year, with 3 of the 5 complaints in NHTSA’s file (60.0%). The next are 2005 (1) and 2006 (1). 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 F430 complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 20.0% of all 5. Electrical System (1) and Engine (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 F430?

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 F430 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 5 complaints, 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.