Ferrari 296 GTB VIN Number Check

Decode a Ferrari 296 GTB VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Ferrari 296 GTB

About the Ferrari 296 GTB

Ferrari has sold the 296 GTB in the US since the 2022 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints. EPA rates it at 18 mpg combined, counting the plug-in hybrid on gas alone. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2022–2026
EPA classTwo Seaters
NHTSA recall campaigns2
Owner complaints0 at NHTSA
Ferrari 296 GTB photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Ferrari 296 GTB at a glance

One generation in the data, 2022–2026: 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints.

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296 GTB
2022–2026Two Seaters
Ferrari 296 GTB (2022–2026)

Photo: Max Baillie, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20222025
2022–2026

Ferrari 296 GTB

EPA classTwo Seaters
EPA combined mpg18
NHTSA recalls2

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.9 L 6-cyl (turbo, plug-in hybrid) · 2022–2023, 2025–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • RWD
  • automated manual/dual-clutch (2022–2023, 2025–2026)

Known issues to check

2 high-risk recall campaigns

Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which 296 GTB model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 2 campaigns on file for 296 GTB model years 2022–2026, and the 2022, 2023 and 2025 show up in the most (1 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2025
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recall
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

296 GTB CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 8 296 GTB versions for model years 2022–2026. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 396 g/mi (2026). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

296 GTB2022–2026

18 mpg · plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone · 44–48 MPGe plug-in hybrid · CO₂ 396–404 g/mi

2025
18combined MPG (gas only)
47MPGe on gas and electricity
398CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$4,550EPA yearly fuel cost
5/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
8mielectric range
California LEV-III ULEV50 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 50Emission standard
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
35040045050055020252022 · Plug-in hybrid: 3982023 · Plug-in hybrid: 4042025 · Plug-in hybrid: 3982026 · Plug-in hybrid: 396
Plug-in hybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Plug-in hybrids: mpg is on gas alone; MPGe combines gas and electricity. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Ferrari 296 GTB VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a 296 GTB

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Red Ferrari 296 GTB (2022+ generation) coupe, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Ferrari's 296 GTB is a plug-in hybrid mid-engine sports car. The VIN appears at the lower driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on the door sill. The rear engine compartment carries the firewall stamp, and a battery system label is present near the hybrid pack.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Ferrari 296 GTB VIN questions

How many recalls has the Ferrari 296 GTB had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 2 vehicle campaigns for model years 2022–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Ferrari 296 GTB recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 23V-329 and 25V-716. Do-not-drive advisories came with 23V-329 and 25V-716. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Ferrari 296 GTB get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2022–2026 296 GTB at 18 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, with the plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone (44–48 MPGe on gas and electricity) (fueleconomy.gov).