The Ferrari F8 Spider spans 1995–2026 with 4 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. It delivers up to 18 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Ferrari F8 Spider is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1995 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Ferrari F8 Spider VIN — every digit explained
Every Ferrari F8 Spider carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Ferrari and the country it was built in.
- 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 this F8 Spider.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Model-year code (10th digit)
The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:
Where to find your F8 Spider VIN
- Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
- Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
- Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
- Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.
How many recalls does the Ferrari F8 Spider have?
The Ferrari F8 Spider has 4 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2023 Ferrari F8 Spider recalls 1
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023 Portofino M, F8 Spider, and 2024 Roma Spider vehicles. The driveshaft screws may not have been tightened during production and may loosen.
Risk. Driveshaft screws that loosen may result in a loss of vehicle traction and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Owners are advised not to drive the vehicles. Dealers will verify the tightening of the driveshaft screws and, if necessary, perform the tightening process, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 88.
2022 Ferrari F8 Spider recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari, 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, and 2019-2022 Portofino vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function.
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 80. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-833.
2021 Ferrari F8 Spider recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari, 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, and 2019-2022 Portofino vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function.
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 80. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-833.
2020 Ferrari F8 Spider recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What's wrong. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari, 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, and 2019-2022 Portofino vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function.
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 80. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-833.
Best and worst years for the Ferrari F8 Spider
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Ferrari F8 Spider — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.
What are the most common Ferrari F8 Spider problems?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the Ferrari F8 Spider — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Ferrari F8 Spider specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Ferrari F8 Spider. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Ferrari F8 Spider cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the F8 Spider holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 105 cu ft of passenger volume and 7 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Ferrari F8 Spider tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Ferrari F8 Spider get?
The Ferrari F8 Spider returns up to 18 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine. Pick an engine to see its city / highway / combined rating by year:
| Year | City | Highway | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 F8 Spider | 11 | 17 | 3.4L 8-cyl | |
| 1996 F8 Spider | 9 | 14 | 3.5L 8-cyl | |
| 1997 F8 Spider | 9 | 15 | 5.5L 12-cyl | |
| 1998 F8 Spider | 9 | 14 | 5.5L 12-cyl | |
| 1999 F8 Spider | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2000 F8 Spider | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2001 F8 Spider | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2002 F8 Spider | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2003 F8 Spider | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2004 F8 Spider | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2005 F8 Spider | 10 | 15 | 3.6L 8-cyl | |
| 2006 F8 Spider | 10 | 15 | 5.7L 12-cyl | |
| 2007 F8 Spider | 10 | 14 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2008 F8 Spider | 11 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2009 F8 Spider | 11 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2010 F8 Spider | 12 | 18 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2011 F8 Spider | 12 | 18 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2012 F8 Spider | 12 | 18 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2013 F8 Spider | 13 | 17 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2014 F8 Spider | 13 | 17 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2015 F8 Spider | 13 | 17 | 4.5L 8-cyl | |
| 2016 F8 Spider | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2017 F8 Spider | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2018 F8 Spider | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2019 F8 Spider | 15 | 22 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2020 F8 Spider | 15 | 20 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2021 F8 Spider | 15 | 18 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2022 F8 Spider | 15 | 18 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2023 F8 Spider | 15 | 18 | 3.9L 8-cyl | |
| 2024 F8 Spider | 12 | 16 | 6.5L 12-cyl | |
| 2026 F8 Spider | 12 | 19 | 6.5L 12-cyl |
| Year | City | Highway | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F8 Spider | 16 | 22 | 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov — best combined rating per engine & year. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
What engines does the Ferrari F8 Spider have? Power & range
The Ferrari F8 Spider is offered with 2 powertrains — 6.5L 12-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 6.5L · 12-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | RWD | Premium |
| Hybrid | 2.9L · 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | RWD | Premium and Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Ferrari F8 Spider cost to own?
A Ferrari F8 Spider depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this F8 Spider loses about 54% of its value over five years.
- Fuel — ≈ $21,500 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the F8 Spider ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the Ferrari F8 Spider safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the F8 Spider yet.
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How many miles does a Ferrari F8 Spider last?
A well-maintained Ferrari F8 Spider typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.
Decode your Ferrari F8 Spider’s window sticker & build
Original options, specs, recalls and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Decode VIN →All Ferrari F8 Spider model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Ferrari F8 Spider — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2025 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2024 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2023 F8 Spider | 1 recall | — | |
| 2022 F8 Spider | 1 recall | — | |
| 2021 F8 Spider | 1 recall | — | |
| 2020 F8 Spider | 1 recall | — | |
| 2019 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2018 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2017 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2016 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2015 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2014 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2013 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2012 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2011 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2010 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2009 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2008 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2007 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2006 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2005 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2004 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2003 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2002 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2001 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 2000 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 1999 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 1998 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 1997 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 1996 F8 Spider | 0 | — | |
| 1995 F8 Spider | 0 | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the F8 Spider?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Ferrari F8 Spider.
How many recalls does the F8 Spider have?
4 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the F8 Spider get?
Up to 18 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a F8 Spider last?
A well-maintained F8 Spider typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the F8 Spider reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the F8 Spider is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Ferrari F8 Spider warranty?
New Ferrari models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Ferrari dealer.
Where is the Ferrari F8 Spider made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your F8 Spider's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Ferrari may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the F8 Spider have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.