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2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
1
owner complaint to NHTSA
9
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 03V175000 Reported 232 vehicles potentially affected FERRARI NORTH AMERICA

    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…

    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…

  2. Parking brake

    NHTSA 01V211000 Reported 74 vehicles potentially affected FERRARI NORTH AMERICA

    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.

    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…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 11,788 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The charcoal canister vapor trap can malfunction and fill with gasoline. This happened once with the prior owner (02/06/2008) and twice with us (10/31/2016). One of these malfunctions was at the deale”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 18, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello/Barchetta. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined9 mpg
City / Highway8 / 12
FuelPremium
EPA classTwo Seaters
Engine12 cyl, 5.5 L
TransmissionManual 6-spd

Compare Ferrari 550 Maranello model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ferrari 550 Maranello model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello10
1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello10
1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello10
2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello21

Checking a specific 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello

How do I know if my 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ferrari dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V211000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ferrari models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.