Fanatec Reviews 2,052

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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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 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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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fanatec and its staff are fantastic

From the very first moment, Mr. Chris Schulze kept me well informed about how to try to solve the problem. It seems that I finally need a new PCBA board, and Mr. Chris has been in constant contact with me to find a solution that works for everyone. And so it has been: they are sending me a new board at no cost for the repair of the DD Pro base. A 10 out of 10 for Fanatec and an 11 out of 10 for Mr. Chris Schulze. It has been a great experience, and to all Fanatec users: have faith. All electronic equipment will fail sooner or later, but Fanatec, on their new path of work, are doing things very, very well. Thank you, Chris. Thank you, Fanatec

January 26, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Yonatan!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to assist you with getting a new PCBA. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommend Fanatec

Chris from Fanatec was very helpful and attentive to my needs even with the time difference, was able to get my problem sorted within a reasonable time and the product is great

January 30, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello!

We're very happy to hear that our support team was able to assist you in getting your hardware up and running! Please let us know if we can be of further assistance in the future.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I think the support was however..

I think the support was helpful but quite slow and also not very concise with their answers at times.

January 29, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello!

We're very sorry to hear about your experience with our support team. Please continue to push inside of your support case, and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely professional and prompt…

Absolutely professional and prompt support from Chris Schulze. Very satisfied!

January 28, 2026
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Hello Damjan!

We're happy to hear that our support team was able to assist you promptly. Please let us know if you ever require assistance in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Support

Rarely have I been assisted by a Customer Support this effective. Gurantee requests opened after my GT DD and Boost Kit presented force feedback issues. Solved in less than 2 weeks including sending back items internationnaly.
Kudos to all the Team and in particular to Chris who's been managing my case. Thanks a lot!

January 28, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Alexandre!

We're delighted to hear that our team was able to assist you with your hardware issues. If we can be of further assistance in the future, please let us know

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent products

Great support for customers…
Excellent products

January 28, 2026
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Hello Gracjan!

We're very happy to hear that our support team assisted you and that your products are working well! Please let us know if you can be of further assistance in the future.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

RMA experience

Received a damaged wheelbase, opened the RMA, and the process was very smooth.
The only problems were the time and communication, but given that it was the holidays, it was acceptable.

January 6, 2026
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Hello Pedro!

We're happy to hear that our team assisted you in obtaining a new wheelbase. We apologize for the delays in communication at the time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good

Chris Schulze was very competent and gave always a fast answer and told me what to do until we found a Solution.

January 22, 2026
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Hello Leon!

We're happy to hear that our support team was able to assist you in finding a solution swiftly. If we can be of further assistance in the future, please let us know.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered items over a month ago that…

I ordered items over a month ago that were clearly marked in stock. I’m still waiting.

The worst part is those exact same products are still shown as in stock, while I keep getting fobbed off with “next week” and vague excuses. Nothing ever ships.

Fanatec went through bankruptcy a few years ago and was bought out, supposedly to fix these kinds of issues. Based on this experience, it looks like the same shady business practices are still there just rebranded/corsair.

Misleading stock information, No communication, zero trust left. I wouldn’t order anything from them again.

January 26, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Moneeb!

We're very sorry to hear about the delays with your order, and it is still not shipping. Please reach out to our team here: https://help.fanatec.com/hc/en-us

They should be able to provide an update on your order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wish they were faster at answering…

I wish they were faster at answering emails and had either a live chat or a call center. Apart from that, Mario has been very good at helping me.

January 26, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Yannick!

We apologize for the delayed response to your support case, however, we're happy to hear that our team was able to assist you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris answered all my questions to my…

Chris answered all my questions to my satisfaction.

January 23, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Edwards!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to answer all of your questions. If we can be of further assistance in the future, please let us know.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customerservice from Chris Schulze!

I would like to thank you very much for the excellent service you have provided to me.
Since there are many negative messages online about Fanatec and their customer service, I initially had a bad feeling about how this would all turn out.
However, I am truly very satisfied with the way you helped me and with the fact that I didn’t have to wait days for a response.
My DD pro+ base with f1 wheel was sendit out and repaired and got back to my adress within 7 days (+weekend) .

Chris Schulze from Fanatec is the best! (:

January 23, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Dwayne!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to assist you with your DD+ RMA. If there is anything further we can do to assist in the future, please let us know.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Troubleshoot FANATEC software yourself!

I was asked as a user to troubleshoot things I don't know how to do. Your software is hard to use, not intuitive, and no matter what I write, your tech does not really read it. Finally, for whatever reason, the problem went away...possibly because you pushed out a fix or another version? That is all your guy needed to say! instead of asking me for a bunch of screen shots and asking me to recreate the issue. NO YOU recreate the issue.

January 7, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello John!

We're sorry to hear about the issues that you were experiencing with your hardware. We are happy to hear that the software update was able to resolve it for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank You very much for the parts

The employer Chris was very helpful, and even offered me to send the parts for free of charge.
Thank you for your support.

January 13, 2026
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Hello Abdurrahman!

We're very happy to hear that our support team was able to assist you with your spare parts. Let us know if we can be of further assistance in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Support Ever

New to the brand , I had to contact customer support due to damage caused during the assembly of the DD+ on my rig, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. After just two days, I received a reply from Mr. Chris Schulze, who kindly asked for additional details about the spare parts and my shipping address.
I was genuinely impressed by his speed, professionalism, and willingness to help. Even more surprising was being informed that the replacement parts would be sent to me free of charge. This is outstanding technical support at its best.
Without their help, I probably wouldn’t have even been able to identify the correct spare part. A huge thank you to the entire support team!

January 21, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Antonio!

We're delighted to hear how our support team was able to assist you and provide a solution so swiftly. If there is anything we can do to assist you further in the future, please let us know.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The waiting time for a product is a…

The waiting time for a product is a mistake. Zero responses from the manufacturer, zero information, I've been waiting a month for shipping! I wouldn't order anything from them anymore

January 22, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Adrian!

We're very sorry to hear about the delays with your order. If you can, please create a case with our support team here: https://help.fanatec.com/hc/en-us for order updates.

If you have already made a case, our team will get back to you as soon as possible with an update on your order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m than enjoyed by Fanatec products…

I’m than enjoyed by Fanatec products and their after sale services. I bought a CSL DD bundle on Amazon and one piece of the table clamp where missing. I contacted Fanatec on their website to report my issue and get answer 24h after.

I’ve been assisted by Chris who was vers efficient and helpful to resolve my issue, and one week after, I received a brand new table clamp directly at home… I’m more than happy with the provided assistance and the reactivity of Fanatec and Chris himself!

January 22, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Arnaud!

We're sorry to hear that your table clamp arrived with a missing part. We are happy to hear that our support team was able to assist and get it replaced swiftly. Let us know if there is anything further we can do in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great assistance from Chris Schulze and…

Great assistance from Chris Schulze and all the Fanatec and Corsair team support

January 21, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Roberto!

We're delighted to hear that our support team was able to assist you. If we can be of further assistance in the future, do not hesitate to let us know.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guys were so nice and polite and…

The guys were so nice and polite and they did a lot of things for me and I appreciate that truly from my heart.

January 22, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello Mansoor!

We're delighted to hear that our team was able to assist you. If there is anything else we can assist with in the future, please let us know.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Positive experience about Fanatec RMA

Fanatec Technical Support representive Chris Schulze was quick to reply and forthcoming to address a RMA for a piece of equipment. The issue was solved in 4 weeks (including Christmas holidays).

January 21, 2026
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Reply from Fanatec

Hello!

We're pleased to hear that our support team was able to assist with your RMA swiftly. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance in the future.

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