Model year 2023 · Two Seaters

2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider at 18 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

18

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as 296.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ferrari dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 23V329000 Reported May 8, 2023 Do not drive
Filed by
Ferrari North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RC 85)
Units affected
425 (estimate)
Problem
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ferrari 296 vehicles. The fuel tank connecting pipe may corrode due to unintended contact between the fuel tank connecting pipe and the high-voltage battery protection cover, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install a new fuel tank connecting pipe reinforced with a protective sleeve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816.2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 85.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
296 GTB Spider2.9L 6-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium and Electricity / Electricity15/21/18 mpg
47 MPGe on electricity		7 mi$4,550404

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Spider received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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