Ferrari is a Italian carmaker founded in 1939. The cars themselves are another matter: across 1 VIN prefixes on record they came off lines in 1 country — Italy 100%. 71 models are tracked here (1981–2026). Reliable? yes, and comfortably so — 4.4 out of 5 across 71 rated models, though the spread between model years is far wider than the badge suggests (every model ranked →).
Who makes Ferrari
Ferrari N.V. is an Italian luxury sports-car manufacturer headquartered in Maranello, Emilia-Romagna. Founded by Enzo Ferrari as Auto Avio Costruzioni in 1939, the company built its first Ferrari-badged car, the 125 S, in 1947. Ferrari was a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat from 1969 until its 2016 spin-off and IPO; the Agnelli family's Exor N.V. remains the largest shareholder. Ferrari is the most successful constructor in Formula 1 history with 16 Constructors' Championships and 15 Drivers' Championships, and the Scuderia Ferrari team has competed in every F1 season since the championship began in 1950. The brand's production-car lineup centers on V8 mid-engine sports cars (296 GTB, 296 GTS), V12 grand tourers (12Cilindri, Roma), the SF90 plug-in hybrid hypercar, and the Purosangue four-door SUV launched in 2023. Ferrari sells approximately 13,000-14,000 vehicles per year by deliberate volume restriction. Ferrari trades on the New York Stock Exchange under RACE and on Borsa Italiana as RACE.MI. Recall data for every Ferrari VIN sold in the US is reported to NHTSA. ForCar.org decodes any Ferrari VIN to surface trim, factory options, open recalls and original delivery price.
Enzo Ferrari managed the Alfa Corse racing department from 1933 to 1939 before being forced out by Alfa Romeo. He founded Auto Avio Costruzioni in 1939, prohibited from using the Ferrari name on cars by his Alfa contract until 1947. The first Ferrari-badged car, the 125 S, debuted on May 11, 1947. The Prancing Horse logo was a gift from the family of WWI flying ace Francesco Baracca, who had it painted on his Spad fighter plane. The 250 GTO (1962-1964) is now the most expensive collector car ever sold privately ($70 million).
| Ferrari | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Founded by | Enzo Ferrari |
| Headquarters | Maranello, Italy |
| Listed as | RACE |
| Slogan | «We are the competition» |
| Models tracked here | 54 (1981–2026) |
| Assembled in | 1 countries |
Technology it is known for: F1-derived hybrid powertrains, Manettino driving mode selector, E-Diff active differential, Side Slip Control, Ferrari Power Liftback (Roma).
This page covers Ferrari N.V., the Italian sports-car manufacturer — not Enzo Ferrari personally or any unrelated Ferrari surname uses.
Where Ferrari cars are actually built
A badge says where a company is registered, not where its cars were bolted together. The first three characters of any VIN — the world manufacturer identifier — say the second thing, and that is what we counted: 41 vehicles on record, 1 distinct manufacturer codes.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | ZFF | 1987–2021 |
Read your own: the first character is the region, the first three together identify the plant's manufacturer. A Ferrari beginning ZFF was assembled in Italy.
All Ferrari models 71
Every Ferrari model we track, grouped by body type. Click any model for its VIN decoder, recalls, MPG, safety and ForCar Reliability Score — broken down by year.
Ferrari SUVs & crossovers 1
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari Purosangue | 2023–2026 | 3 | 1 | 12 mpg | 4.5/5 |
Ferrari Cars & sedans 12
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari California | 2010–2014 | 14 | 6 | 16 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Ferrari FF | 2010–2016 | 11 | — | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari Roma | 2021–2026 | 2 | — | 19 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari California T | 2010–2018 | 12 | 1 | 19 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari GTC4Lusso | 2017–2020 | 10 | 1 | 17 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Ferrari Roma Spider | — | 1 | — | 19 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari Mondial T | 1986–1994 | — | — | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari Portofino | 2019–2021 | 3 | — | 19 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari Portofino M | 2021–2023 | — | — | 19 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | 2005–2011 | 10 | — | 12 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari 456 GT | — | 1 | — | 11 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari 456 MGT | — | — | — | 11 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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Ferrari by the numbers
What the federal records say about the marque. Each line links to the full breakdown by model and year.
| Topic | Ferrari | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 217 campaigns | Most recalled: Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| Owner complaints | 41+ filed | Most reported: 488 GTB |
| Fuel economy | 19 mpg best | Leader: Roma |
| Insurance | $5,515/yr typical | Cheapest: F430 |
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Ferrari hybrids & electric models
Ferrari's electrified lineup — 7 hybrids. Click any model for its full powertrain, MPG and range by year.
Ferrari hybrids 7
| Model | Years | Best figure | Recalls | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 296 GTS | — | 18 | 1 | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari SF90 Stradale | — | 18 | 6 | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari SF90 Spider | — | 17 | 4 | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari 296 GTB | — | 18 | 1 | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari La Ferrari | 2010–2017 | 14 | — | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale | — | 17 | — | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari SF90 XX Spider | — | 17 | — | 4.5/5 |
Electrified variants from EPA fueleconomy.gov powertrain data. A model may offer gas, hybrid and electric versions across years.
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Ferrari window stickers →How to read a Ferrari VIN
Every Ferrari built since 1981 carries a unique 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). It encodes where and when the vehicle was made, its engine and body — here's what each part means:
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Ferrari and the country it was built in (real Ferrari codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled it.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- ItalyZFF · ZSG
The remaining digits — engine (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard. Run it through our free VIN lookup to turn those digits into a model year, an assembly plant and a country of origin.
Who owns Ferrari, and what you get
Ferrari is independent, Italian-owned and publicly listed as RACE. Ferrari competes in the ultra-luxury and supercar segment against Lamborghini, McLaren, Aston Martin, Bentley and Bugatti, with Ferrari's F1 heritage providing differentiating technology transfer (KERS hybrid, ceramic brakes, paddle shifters). The Purosangue four-door SUV expands the brand into the segment Lamborghini Urus pioneered, while keeping a strict cap of 20% of total Ferrari production to preserve scarcity. Ferrari's strategy is volume restriction — 13,000-14,000 cars/year — to maintain pricing power and exclusivity.
| Ferrari | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Ownership | Independent |
| Stock ticker | RACE |
| Basic warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Assembly countries | Italy |
⚠ Worth knowing before you rely on it: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, while basic cover here runs 3 years / 36,000 miles. See when Ferrari models actually start to break →
Ferrari — frequently asked
Is Ferrari italian?
Ferrari is a Italian company, headquartered in Maranello and founded in 1939. The cars are a separate question: 100% of the Ferrari vehicles in our records were assembled in Italy.
Where are Ferrari cars made?
Across 1 manufacturer codes on record, assembly splits as: Italy (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the manufacturer and plant country — that is where these shares come from.
Who owns Ferrari?
Ferrari is independent, publicly traded as RACE.
How many Ferrari models are there?
We track 71 Ferrari models spanning 1981–2026. The full list is above, ordered by how often each is searched.
What is the Ferrari warranty?
New vehicles come with 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Terms vary by model year and market — confirm with a dealer.
Is Ferrari reliable?
It depends far more on the model and year than on the badge. Every Ferrari model is ranked by complaint rate here, along with the age at which each starts to fail.
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