Fanatec Reviews 2,051

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Looking at 560 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the excellent customer service and the helpful, polite, and professional staff. Many people highlight the quick response times and efficient resolution of issues, often receiving replacement parts or solutions in a timely manner. The service is often described as outstanding, with customers appreciating the support team's dedication and willingness to assist, even providing free replacement parts. However, some reviewers were not happy with the customer service, mentioning very long response times and difficulties in getting issues resolved. A few other people also felt that the products sometimes arrived with missing parts or defects, leading to frustration with the support process.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I bought a DD PRO 5Nm set in a trip to Europe in july/2025 and the wheel came with software issues (or something like that). Unfortunatelly I live in Brazil, which makes replacements much more difficu... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great support from Chris and Gaurav of my DD+ wheel base replacement. Always polite support. Especially the return of the broken dd+ base, only two months old and thus a warranty case, was very well s... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fanatic made run some tests at home and do some parts assembly to see if I could fix the issue myself - which took a few weeks. Once they realized this was truly a faulty hardware issue they sent me a... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

After corsair bought Fanatec, customer service, billing and especially software quality has raised in to higher levels. using fanatec products is way easier than before and constant updates are in mag... See more

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Company details

  1. Electronics Company
  2. Computer Accessories Shop

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FANATEC®, a global leader in high-end sim racing hardware for PC and consoles, is known for its technological innovation and premium performance. Founded in 1997 in Landshut, Germany, Fanatec has led the evolution of sim racing by introducing groundbreaking technologies to a wider audience and forging strong partnerships in motorsports and automotive. In 2024, Fanatec became part of the CORSAIR® family of brands. Fanatec develops high-end hardware for sim racing, including direct drive wheel bases, steering wheels, pedals, cockpits, and accessories for PC and gaming consoles. Designed in Germany, manufactured in Asia, and sold worldwide through Fanatec.com, every product is built for performance, durability, and immersion. Our passion for sim racing drives everything we do. We pioneered technologies such as load cell and Hall effect sensors in pedals, introduced the first modular ecosystem with a quick release, and brought direct drive technology to the mainstream – all in the pursuit of realism. Every Fanatec product undergoes rigorous quality assurance to ensure it meets the highest standards of precision and reliability. Today we offer the widest product range in the industry, from introductory ‘Ready2Race’ sets to high-end devices developed for real race cars. Our Mission: To drive and lead the future of simulated driving with cutting-edge technology, delivering unparalleled affordable quality, and fostering a vibrant community, while providing exceptional support to our users.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pedals Load Cell Died

I bought some of the V2 triple pedals with load cell. Well the load cell just died about two weeks ago and the warranty expired more than two years ago. Not only did they send me a new load cell because mine died, but I paid NOTHING. Yeah I’m staying with Fanatec products forever.

1 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Eric!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to provide spare parts and assist in getting your pedals back up and running despite warranty options not being available. Please let us know if we can assist further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing support and resolution!

I had a recent issue with a wheelbase which is a year out of warranty. I contacted support and was cared for by Juan as he did a fantastic job with helping me run some test and confirm the issue.

After a couple of tests, I receive an email informing me that all hardware is being replaced (new) for free, including the return shipping. This would have been over $600 to buy again.

The quality of service and support + speed to sort out the problem and solution is more than I could ever expect. Really amazing job from their end!

14 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Simon!

We're very happy to hear that our support team was able to assist with the hardware issue that you faced and provide replacement options that were available. Please let us know if we can assist you further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast response

Fast response. Very kind.

9 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Nikolai!

We're happy to hear that our team was able to provide a swift response and assist you. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful and kind constumer…

Really helpful and kind constumer service. Helped me replace my broken wheelbase without any trouble.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello!

We're happy to hear that our team was able to assist you with your broken wheelbase and provide a replacement with no issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and insightful of how to…

Very helpful and insightful of how to get things working

16 April 2026
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Hello Grant!

We're very delighted to hear that our team was able to be helpful and provide insight on getting your hardware up and running.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product. Great Communication.

My son purchased a Fantatec Clubsport GT Cockpit. Communication with this company is top notch. Shipping was timely, the product came well packaged and the directions were detailed. Upon assembly, we had an issue with a screw (which may have had an issue threading of the screw) and it was not assembling properly. I emailed Fanatec and communicated with Chris, who assisted in identifying the problem and sent out replacement parts VERY quickly. The replacement parts fixed the issue. Very impressed with the quality and customer service with this company.

9 April 2026
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Hello!

We're very happy to hear that our team was able to assist you with the screw threading issue that you faced. Please let us know if we can assist you further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Support

I reached out to Fanatec about a replacement part for my 9 year old Clubsport V2.5 Wheelbase. Not only did the support team identify the correct part they posted one out to me free of charge. Excellent service and the folk at support are a credit to the company.

13 April 2026
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Hello Vic!

We're happy to hear that our support team was able to assist you and provide a spare part to get your hardware back up and running. Let us know if we can assist you further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

I have been speaking with Brandon in the customer service department about a wheel that had a broken pin, I originally requested for a replacement pin set (that I was willing to pay for as I bought the wheel second hand) Brandon arranged for the whole wheel to be replaced as it was still under warranty. Brilliant customer support throughout the process with regular follow up emails to let me know what was happening and how the return was progressing. Within 4 days of sending my wheel back, a new one has been dispatched. Cannot fault the customer service

10 April 2026
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Hello Paul!

We're very happy to hear that our support team was able to assist you with your broken Steering Wheel so swiftly! Please let us know if we can assist further in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Own up to your mistakes

Own up to your mistakes. I’m done.

I spent over $4,000 on a full cockpit setup and got a defective DD Front Mount Bracket! wrong side drilled and the screw isn’t even threaded.

I stayed patient, we agreed on a refund, and I went out of my way to print the label and take it to UPS. Then you send me a replacement instead of the refund we agreed on.

Now you want me to go through all that again and waste more of my time fixing your mistake? No.

Your support is also terrible! email only, one reply a day, and this has been dragged out way longer than it should have.

Just issue the refund for the front DD and be done with it.

30 March 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello PyroFT!

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We are reviewing your support ticket and look forward to resolving this matter to your satisfaction.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional support and human touch - Thank you, Fanatec!

I recently faced a very difficult technical issue with my wheel base following a firmware update. As a long-time Fanatec user and a huge F1 fan, I was devastated, especially since I am currently recovering from an accident and racing is my only hobby.
Initially, it seemed like there was no solution, but after escalating the case, the support team showed incredible empathy. Lex (Technical Support Lead) took the time to understand my personal situation and provided a professional, fair, and swift solution that exceeded my expectations.
It is great to see a company that still cares about its community and looks at customers as human beings, not just order numbers. My faith in the brand is fully restored. Thank you, Lex, for your help during my recovery!

9 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello John!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to take such care with your hardware issue and get your equipment back up and running. Please let us know if we can assist at all in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responded really quickly

Responded really quickly. And sent out a replacement board. Amazing service!

8 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Aj!

We're happy to hear that our support team was able to provide you with a replacement board swiftly to get your hardware back up and running.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review

One man: Chris Schulze
If you get him as your support, your Fanatec will be perfect like it was before.

8 April 2026
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Hello Zsombor!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to assist you and get your hardware back up and running. Please let us know if we can assist you further in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Customer Service

Imagine selling all these products but your staff only works 9-2, what kind of customer service is this? Fanatec doesn't even have a support number, they insist on having AI run it for them and when you submit a ticket it takes multiple days to even get a reply, especially when your order is forced being sent back and it's impossible to fix that process because the workers at Fanatec are apparently part time. I would rate Fanatec 0 stars if it was possible.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello!

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please continue to communicate with our team, and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support for an out-of-warranty product

After years and thousands of hours of intense use, my ClubSport V3 load cell brake system developed calibration and flickering issues. After a week of exchanges during which the support team provided all the information and instructions needed to identify and possibly resolve the issue, they came to the conclusion that a part needed to be replaced.

I was ready to pay whatever was required (for a product out of warranty that I had used extensively), but they even decided to send the spare part free of charge!

This is an absolute example of customer support excellence, and I would definitely recommend Fanatec as a top brand for their product quality and amazing support.

31 March 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Lorenz!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to assist you with a replacement part despite being out of warranty. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing response time.

Amazing response time.

3 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Carlos!

We're happy to hear that our team was able to assist you in a timely manner! Please let us know if we can assist you further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super costumer service,very very…

Super costumer service,very very helpful.

4 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Andras!

We're happy to hear that our customer service team was able to be helpful with the issue you faced. Let us know if we can assist further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and thorough Customer Support

As always I received a very quick response from the Fanatec support team. With a small misunderstanding on the website over the podium kill switch compatibility, they took care of me. In the end I had to send it back but support team helped in the process and gave me a 5% credit on next order. I am sure that they will correct the website. Thank you support team.

2 April 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Brent!

We're very happy to hear that our support team was able to provide clarity on the Kill Switch compatibility and offer a discount on a future order. Let us know if we can assist further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fanatec experience.

I bought a club sport DD + as I’ve had Fanatec products for 5/6 years . Fortunately, I had an issue with my the base 4 to 5 months later.

It was a bit of a nightmare, but Fanatec were brilliant and worked with me to sort it as I’m not technical. These things happen . Thanks Brandon and the Team

16 March 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hey Alex!

We're very happy to hear that our support team was able to assist you and get your DD+ back up and running again. Let us know if we can assist further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend fanatec

Fanatec is a very reputable and reliable company.
Orders are shipped quickly and arrive in good condition.
The technical support team provides excellent explanations for all types of issues.
I highly recommend them.

7 February 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Yael!

We're very happy to hear that our team was able to provide excellent technical support and met expectations. Please let us know if we can assist you further in the future.

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