Ferrari Roma buying guide

Before you shortlist a used Ferrari Roma, learn the history of its 12V battery and whether the early brake recall was done. Ferrari showed this front mid-engined 2+2 grand tourer in November 2019, and the model year range starts at 2021.

A 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 makes 612 hp and 561 lb-ft, sent through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. exoticcarhacks.com quotes 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed above 199 mph. Inside are a 16-inch digital cluster and an 8.4-inch center screen, plus an optional passenger display.

On mileage, PistonHeads says UK used cars have covered under 25,000 miles, most under 10,000, and that they have not been problem-free. That is a UK observation, but it tells you to judge a Roma by its records. Start with used Roma listings and read each car's service file.

Start with paperwork and the battery, then spend time at low speed.

• Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and ask for proof that every recall was done, since an authorized dealer does the work free of charge.
• Confirm that the 7-year Complimentary Maintenance Program is still running and can pass to you, then read the dealer service history.
• Measure battery voltage at rest, which should be at least 12.4V, ask whether a tender was used and make sure the factory charger comes with the car.
• On a slow drive, pay attention to clutch shudder, hesitation or jerky take-up in first and second gears.
• Ask for a current Ferrari diagnostic report showing clutch wear and any transmission control unit fault history.
• Look over the carbon-ceramic brakes, and on a 2020 to 2022 car get written proof that a dealer completed the brake cap recall.
• If the car has MagneRide, look at the dampers for oil misting or wetness.
• Read the tire date codes and measure tread depth, since the rears wear faster.
• Work through the touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, the passenger display and the haptic steering controls.
• On a Spider, cycle the roof fully and make sure its trim and seals are all there.
• Book a pre-purchase inspection with a Ferrari specialist.

NHTSA holds 2 recall campaigns for the Roma. Campaign 22V536000 covers 2021 to 2022 Roma models and concerns the hydraulic service brakes, the reservoir cap issue described above. Campaign 24V810000 covers 2024 Roma Spider models, where driveshaft screws may not have been tightened in production and may loosen.

A recall for a model year doesn't mean every car of that year was affected, so check each car's VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup. As of October 31, 2026, NHTSA holds no owner complaints for these model years.

Carscounsel sees no year to avoid, and automonitor.io's pick is the 2021 coupe for its software and low-speed calibration. Spider buyers get the roof but should know the 2023 and 2024 cars have little long-term record. Compare cars across the range in used Ferrari listings or see how rivals stack up in Porsche vs Ferrari.

Let the battery history and the diagnostic report decide between two similar cars. On a 2024 Spider, ask for proof that the driveshaft screws were checked.