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2016 Maserati Ghibli Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Maserati Ghibli has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Maserati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Maserati Ghibli owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Maserati Ghibli, describing incidents dated August 13, 2016 to June 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 2 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11741359 · Filed

    The factory installed dashboard leather has pealed away. I was informed that the airbag safety issue of it not deploying is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. I have contacted Maserati directly but they weren’t of any assistance in this matter. I have photos showing the issue and clear…

  • ODI #11500311 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while reversing after the winter storm, the backup camera no longer displayed an image and was inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was…

  • ODI #11476153 · Filed

    I have only 40k in my car and the dealer doesn’t want acceso the recall for the rear diff because is close

Read all 7 complaints

Seat Wiring Harness may Short Circuit

NHTSA #17V046000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Power Adjust · NHTSA notice

Reported January 20, 2017 · Maserati North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 39,381 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Maserati campaign 342 · Owners notified June 26, 2017 · Vehicles built June 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Safety consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Tire Sidewalls may Crack

NHTSA #16V840000 · Tires — Sidewall · NHTSA notice

Reported November 21, 2016 · Maserati North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,861 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Maserati campaign 324 · Owners notified December 30, 2016 · Vehicles built February 29, 2016 – February 29, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.

Safety consequence

A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 324.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Improperly Torqued Rear Tie Rod Bolt

NHTSA #16V264000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported May 2, 2016 · Maserati North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 26,464 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Maserati campaign 303 · Owners notified July 1, 2016 · Vehicles built February 1, 2013 – September 18, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt may not have been properly tightened.

Safety consequence

An improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt may allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 303.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal

NHTSA #16V122000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice

Reported March 1, 2016 · Maserati North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 28,235 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Maserati campaign 301 · Owners notified April 26, 2016 · Vehicles built February 1, 2013 – November 30, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.

Safety consequence

If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it may result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 301. Note: These vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Maserati Ghibli model years

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