1998 Ferrari F355 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1998 Ferrari F355, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1998 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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Fuel tank damage could have occurred during installation of the screws on the soft top mechanism covers.
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…
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The torque on the power steering column nut is insufficient.
Remedy: Dwealers will inspect the proper position of the splines on the power steering column extension and tighten the bolt.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel injection line can wear due to interference with the water hose clamp on the coolant pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and rotate the incorrectly fitted water hose clamps.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Ferrari F355 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1998 ferrari 355. Consumer states that he received a recall for the fuel divider block. He stated that he took the vehicle in for repair and after the repairs the vehicle now has more issues. *kb the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 6, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ferrari f355 gts. The contact received a recall notification letter under NHTSA campaign id number 09v447000, fuel system, other delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 23, 2009 · Fuel system, other
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 1998 Ferrari F355
How do I know if my 1998 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1998 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.