NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Maserati Granturismo Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Maserati Granturismo has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Maserati dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Maserati Granturismo owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Maserati Granturismo, describing incidents dated June 11, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11217742 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MASERATI GRANTURISMO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERRARI OF LONG ISLAND (65 S SERVICE RD SUITE A, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803, (516) 665-1665), BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE…
Possible Tie Rod Failure
NHTSA #13V196000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported May 13, 2013 · Maserati North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 7,438 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Maserati campaign 205 · Owners notified June 27, 2013
Defect description
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Safety consequence
Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
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.
TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES
NHTSA #12V024000 · Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported January 25, 2012 · MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 1,768 vehicles
Maserati campaign 198 · Owners notified February 29, 2012
Defect description
MASERATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 GRANTURISMO AND GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 TO MARCH 2010. DUE TO A FAULTY LAMP ASSEMBLY, THE REAR LIGHTS (BOTH TAIL AND BRAKE) MAY FAIL.
Safety consequence
TAIL AND/OR BRAKE LAMP FAILURE COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VEHICLE VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
MASERATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AFFECTED REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Notes
MASERATI'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 198.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS
NHTSA #09V001000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported January 6, 2009 · MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 7,912 vehicles
Maserati campaign 183 · Owners notified February 13, 2009 · Vehicles built through June 1, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.
Safety consequence
IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Notes
MASERATI RECALL NO. 183.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
SRS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE
NHTSA #07V550000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive · NHTSA notice
Reported December 4, 2007 · MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 56 vehicles
Maserati campaign 170 · Owners notified December 1, 2007 · Vehicles built September 5, 2007 – October 16, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ADVANCED PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG WEIGHT SENSOR SYSTEM. A MALFUNCTION CAN OCCUR IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE WHEN THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEATBELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ECU UNITS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
Notes
MASERATI RECALL NO. 170.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Maserati Granturismo model years
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