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Looking at 579 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional customer service and the helpful, polite, and professional staff. Many highlight the quick response times and efficient resolution of issues, often exceeding expectations. The overall service is described as excellent, with people appreciating the support in troubleshooting and providing replacement parts. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product, reporting issues like software problems or defective parts upon arrival. A few other people also felt that response times could be long, and the inability to call customer service was a significant drawback.

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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

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

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 5 out of 5 stars

I have Fanatec Pedals V3 which are now out of warranty. Recently I made throttle pedal maintenance and one of small bolt and socket damaged. I needed a replacement, but it wasn't available on websi... See more

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Company details

  1. Electronics Company
  2. Computer Accessories Store

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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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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

April 10, 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.

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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.

March 30, 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!

April 9, 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!

April 8, 2026
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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.

April 8, 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.

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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.

April 8, 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.

March 31, 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.

April 3, 2026
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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.

April 4, 2026
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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.

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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.

April 2, 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

March 16, 2026
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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.

February 7, 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Won a new customer

I purchased some used Fanatec gear. When the items were shipped, the pedals were damaged during shipping. I reached out to see if I could buy the replacement parts I needed. Gaurav ended up sending me the parts free if charge. Was completely ready to make a purchase but didn't need to. The experience was very pleasant and replies were quick.

March 24, 2026
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Hello Cody!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to assist you and provide Spare Parts to you free of charge. Please let us know if we can assist in the future.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

After corsair bought Fanatec

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 magnificent level at the moment. i really started to like use fanatec products and highly recommend to use their stuff!

March 30, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Harry!

We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with all of our improvements! If we can be of any assistance to you in the future, please let us know.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support

Great support, the team ended up sending me multiple replacements to finally find out the root cause of my issue. This was also with parts that were theoretically out of warranty.

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Niklas!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to assist and offer multiple replacements to get your hardware back up and running.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Support Review

After a problem with my main PCBA of my load cell. I kindly asked for a replacement which i would buy from them because i bought the pedals second hand and didnt got the original bill from the purchase. So there was no proof that the pedals are still in warranty. However they decided to give me one pcba free of charge inculding the shipping costs as a one time goodwill gesture. Gaurav was very kind and replied on a daily basis so i could get my pedals asap back on track. Im more than happy with the support and customer service!

March 23, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Christopher!

We're very happy to hear that, despite warranty options not being fully available, our team was still able to help get your hardware up and running via our spare parts. Let us know if we can assist further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had small piece broken on my pedals…

I had small piece broken on my pedals with my own fault while doing regular mainetence. I asked politley from fanatec that i broke this small piece is there a way to order new piece. They said they dont have that particular part to sell, but send the pedals to us. I sent them the pedals and they fixed the issue. It all took only 1,5 weeks from sending and getting pedals back. I have had really nice experience with fanatec and their customer support. Very friendly and fast reply.

March 26, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Rana!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to offer an alternative option for your pedal set despite spare parts not being available!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Fanatec

Hi. I have bought DD pro bundle, Gear shifter and Handbrake at Fanatec. And wait for the Load cell kit:) I can not say i bad words about them at all. What a customer company. It is faster to order and ship to my country instead of buying the product in my country. I upgraded from Logitech G29. And have always regretted after I update something. But not this time. This was something else. This was a real good experience for me! Thanks so much Fanatec!

P.S I have bought this true Mars months!

March 19, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Vidar!

We're very happy to hear that you were able to get your products in a good timeframe and that everything has been a satisfactory upgrade for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fanatec is working in a good future 🔥

I had a very positive experience with Fanatec regarding the replacement of my base, steering wheel, and all related components. While the process was initially a bit slow, everything improved significantly thanks to Chris Schulze, who helped speed things up and ensured everything was resolved smoothly.
I truly appreciate his support and would like to thank Chris Schulze personally for his efficiency and dedication.
Adis Matos from Palma de Mallorca.🌴

March 13, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Adis!

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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wouldn’t buy again

Spent two months back and forth for the return to then be declined. Even though product only worked for little over a week very disappointing customer service experience

February 6, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Lachlan.

We're sorry to hear about your experience with trying to submit a return request. Please continue to communicate with our customer service team to see what options are available to you.

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