Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2005 Ferrari F430, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the United Kingdom
133 cars built in 2005 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 147 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 228 of these cars first registered in 2005 took their annual MOT test. 91% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2005 the figure was 56%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| Tyres | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Suspension | 1.3% | 17.3% |
| Brakes | 0.9% | 13.7% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | 0.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
6 of these cars first registered in 2005 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 75,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
12 2005 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports, 50% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
FERRARI IS RECALLING 1,950 MY 2005-2007 F40 SPIDER VEHICLES. THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE HYDRAULIC HOSES FOR THE CONVERTIBLE TOP THAT ARE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE MAY CAUSE HAIR-LINE CRACKS TO FORM IN THE HOSES WHICH MAY RESULT IN FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
ON CERTAIN COUPE AND SPIDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A NON-CONFORMING RIGHT-ANGLE UNION IN THE CLUTCH PUMP. THIS COULD CAUSE A HAIR-LINE CRACK TO FORM UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS DUE TO HEAT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE BRAKING/CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ferrari told its dealers about the 2005 Ferrari F430: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10173578 | 2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 02) |
| 10164285 | Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608 |
| 10164284 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update |
| 10163405 | Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign |
| 10163403 | Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network |
| 10163402 | Takata Airbag Client Info Request |
| 10163401 | Carbon Ceramic Brakes |
| 10163380 | New functions in Service Entry |
| 10163379 | New Errors Found field in ROL creation page |
| 10163377 | Pro-Team anti stone-chipping film |
| 10163376 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update 6 |
| 10162579 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets |
| 10162575 | Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws |
| 10154193 | Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019 |
| 10029984 | FERRARI: NEW SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE F1 GEARBOX IN F430 AND F430 SPIDER VEHICLES ONLY. THE REASON IS TO INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE IN THE GEARBOX ECU SO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND SYSTEM PRESSURE CAN BE MONITORED MORE PRECISELY. MODEL YEARS NOT LISTED. *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)