The most-reported F430 run is ZFFEW58A760 (2006 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Exterior lighting problems make up 17% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for F430 model years 2006–2007.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ferrari F430 has 4 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every F430 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZFFEW58A760•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| ZFFEW58L970•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| ZFFEW58A170•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| ZFFEW59A470•••••• | 2007 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2007 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 17% of everything Ferrari F430 owners report: Exterior Lighting, 1 of 4 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Ferrari F430; the 2 below cover build years 2006 to 2007. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 09V048000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 2006–2007 |
| 06V478000 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 2006 |
09V048000 was opened in 2009 on cars built from 2006: 3 years on the road before the recall.
The F430 against its rivals
The F430 draws 1 complaints per production run; the Nissan 350Z 3 and the Cadillac XLR 2.4. That is the lowest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari F430 | 4 | 4 | 0% | |
| Nissan 350Z | 502 | 170 | 4.6% | |
| Cadillac XLR | 76 | 32 | 3.9% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Ferrari F430 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 4 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Ferrari F430 share of that is 4 complaints over 4 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ferrari F430 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4 NHTSA complaints from 4 F430 runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which F430 production run has the most complaints?
ZFFEW58A760, a 2006 build, with 1 complaints. The typical F430 run has 1.
Does the F430 get more complaints than the Nissan 350Z?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the F430 against 3 for the Nissan 350Z.
How many F430 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 4 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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