Ferrari 296 GTB Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Ferrari 296 GTB — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022Worst | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Recent Safety Recalls — Ferrari 296 GTB (2022–2026)
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2025 296 GTS and 296 GTB vehicles. The nut securing the oil filter connection to the turbocharger oil feed pipes was tightened incorrectly and may cause an oil leak.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Ferrari will verify tightness and retighten the attachment nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. The manufacturer's number for this recall is RC 93.
Showing 1 recall from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
296 GTB Years to Avoid
No strongly problematic years identified.
Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.
Best 296 GTB Years to Buy
Ferrari 296 GTB Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Ferrari 296 GTB Reliability
What year 296 GTB has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 0 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2022 report for specific defects.
Is the Ferrari 296 GTB reliable?
The Ferrari 296 GTB has accumulated 0 owner-filed complaints and 0 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used 296 GTB.
What are the most common 296 GTB problems?
Common issues include engine, transmission, and electrical systems.
How do I check if my 296 GTB has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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