The most-reported Testarossa run is ZFFSG17A2H0 (1987 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Seat belts problems make up 80% of reports; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for Testarossa model years 1987–1991.
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 Testarossa has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Testarossa complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZFFSG17A2H0•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 2FFSG17A1H0•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| ZFFSG17A5J0•••••• | 1988 | — | 1 | |
| ZFFSG17A8J0•••••• | 1988 | — | — | |
| ZFFSG17A8L0•••••• | 1990 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 80% of everything Ferrari Testarossa owners report: Seat Belts, 4 of 5 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Ferrari Testarossa; the 3 below cover build years 1987 to 1991. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03V142000 | Seat Belts | 1987–1991 |
| 92V072000 | Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar | 1990–1991 |
| 88V186000 | Seat Belts | 1987–1988 |
03V142000 was opened in 2003 on cars built from 1987: 16 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Ferrari Testarossa | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 5 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (20%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| 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 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ferrari Testarossa share of that is 5 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ferrari Testarossa VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 5 NHTSA complaints from 5 Testarossa runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Testarossa production run has the most complaints?
ZFFSG17A2H0, a 1987 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Testarossa run has 1.
How many Testarossa complaints involve a crash?
0% of 5 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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