1996 Ferrari F355 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1996 Ferrari F355, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1996 Ferrari F355
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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…
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
The electric motor which drives the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic pump does not function after a period of operation.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ABS hydraulic pump electric motor.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Ferrari F355 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1996 ferrari spyder f355 caught fire in the engine compartment. Consumer states that after the investigation it was verified that the fire was caused by a rupture of the high pressure fuel line. *kb t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 23, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Ferrari F355 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ferrari F355 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 6 | 2 |
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Ferrari F355
How do I know if my 1996 Ferrari F355 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1996 Ferrari F355; 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 09V447000).
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.
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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.