01
Fuel System Hose Crimp Defect — Recall 14V654 (2014-2015)
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Catastrophic2014-2015
OPEN HOURS MON–FRI | 9AM–6PM
5 fuel-system recalls, engine stall, infotainment failure, and more. Learn your lemon law rights for the 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte. Free case review.
You paid six figures for the Maserati Quattroporte. The badge promises Italian passion, Ferrari-built engines, and grand-touring luxury that other full-size sedans can only imitate. Instead, many owners of the M156 sixth-generation Quattroporte — sold from 2014 through 2023 — have navigated a different kind of Italian drama: fuel lines that leak, transmissions that lurch, infotainment screens that go dark, and 12-volt batteries that die after a long weekend away from the car.
NHTSA has issued 18 formal recall campaigns against this generation — five of them targeting distinct fuel delivery defects that create vehicle fire risk, from improperly crimped hose fittings on 2014-2015 models to cracked fuel-line sensor housings on 2021-2022 models. Additional campaigns cover seat wiring harness fire hazard, rear suspension tie-rod separation, transmission gear-position misindication, rearview camera failure, structural subframe weld defects, and rear differential pinion under-torque — an extraordinary concentration for any vehicle, let alone one priced above $100,000.
Beyond the recalls, the Ferrari-built F160/F154 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 develops cam phaser oil leaks and timing chain wear that can produce engine stalls — partially acknowledged by recall 18V173000 for 2017 V6 cars. The ZF 8HP 8-speed can shudder and shift harshly. The MIA infotainment platform freezes and goes black, taking climate control and backup camera offline. And the car's complex electrical architecture drains the 12V battery enough to strand the vehicle after a few days of airport parking.
If your Quattroporte has been to the Maserati dealer more than twice for any of these conditions during the warranty period, you may have rights under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. This page documents what NHTSA has confirmed and what you should be tracking.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A settled Margarian Law case on this exact model, published with the actual settlement math.
Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
This NHTSA recall (14V654000) documents a fuel delivery hose with an improper crimp that can cause a fuel leak and vehicle fire in the presence of an ignition source — a textbook Catastrophic defect. If a 2014-2015 Quattroporte owner experienced fuel odor, driveability loss, or fire damage before the remedy was applied, Maserati's notice of the defect through this recall is directly relevant to any Song-Beverly or products-liability claim. Dealers were required to replace the entire fuel delivery line; owners who received an incomplete or delayed remedy should document those visits separately.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the entire fuel delivery line, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 256.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 16V122000 documents a driver-side floor mat that can migrate and trap the accelerator pedal, causing unintended acceleration — a classic loss-of-control Safety defect. NHTSA ODI 11253606 (2015 QP) records an owner complaint of spontaneous acceleration at 70 mph consistent with this mechanism. If a 2014-2016 Quattroporte owner reports sudden acceleration and the dealer did not perform the recall remedy (mat replacement and accelerator inspection), Song-Beverly applies because Maserati had notice of the defect and failed to remedy it in a timely manner.
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 ar
front suspension noise; stabilizer bar loose; vehicle pulls or clunks
Recall 16V264000 covers an undertorqued rear tie-rod-to-hub-carrier bolt that can allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, causing a sudden and unpredictable loss of vehicle directional control — a Safety-level defect. Owners who experienced abnormal rear-end handling, clunking, or pulling on 2014-2016 Quattropорtes during the recall window should confirm that the tie-rod bolt was inspected and retorqued by an authorized dealer; undone repairs count toward Song-Beverly's repair-attempt threshold.
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.
transmission shifts unexpectedly; hesitation; harsh shift; transmission warning
Recall 16V424000 covers a software defect causing the gear position indicator to show PARK when the transmission is actually engaged in another gear. A driver who exits the vehicle believing it is in PARK risks a rollaway injury — a classic Safety defect under the brief's vocabulary. The remedy is a dealer software update; if a 2014 Quattroporte owner visited a dealer for transmission concerns and the dealer did not perform the software update, each missed attempt counts toward Song-Beverly eligibility.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. The remedy software is currently in development. Owners were mailed an interim notification on July 1, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when the software is available. Owners may contact Maserati customer se
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 16V839000 documents the rearview camera failing to display an image in temperatures below freezing — directly impairing rear-obstacle detection required by federal FMVSS standards. This is a Safety-level defect (not merely Functional) because backup camera failure in a large luxury sedan like the Quattroporte creates a genuine pedestrian-detection gap. Repeat visits for the same camera display failure on a 2017 Quattroporte qualify for Song-Beverly analysis.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, 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 327.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 16V840000 covers a tire sidewall defect that can cause sudden tread separation — a loss of vehicle control Safety defect. If a 2017 Quattroporte owner experienced a blowout or sudden flat before or after receiving recall notice, Maserati's documented notice of the tire defect is directly relevant. Document every tire-related dealer visit with mileage and date.
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.
transmission shifts unexpectedly; hesitation; harsh shift; transmission warning
Recall 16V856000 documents an under-torqued rear differential pinion nut that can allow the propeller shaft to separate from the rear differential — creating a sudden, catastrophic loss of drivetrain control at speed. This is a Safety-level defect. A 2017 Quattroporte owner who experienced drivetrain vibration, rear-end noise, or sudden loss of propulsion during the recall window should confirm the remedy was applied and document every related dealer visit.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, 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
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
Recall 17V046000 documents a seat wiring harness that can chafe and short-circuit when the front seat is adjusted, creating an electrical arc and fire risk. This is a Catastrophic-level defect — the only Severity that applies to genuine fire risk short of a confirmed vehicle fire. For 2014-2017 Quattroporte owners, any recurrence of electrical odor, smoke, or seat adjustment failure after the recall remedy was applied represents a candidate Song-Beverly claim because Maserati's own recall notice confirms the fire risk.
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.
engine stalls while driving; vehicle will not start; loss of power; fuel pump recall
Recall 17V610000 covers a fuel pump resistor failure on 2015-2017 Quattroporte GTS (V8) vehicles that causes loss of engine power or stall — increasing crash risk. Stall at speed constitutes a Safety-level defect. GTS V8 owners who experienced sudden power loss or stall before or after the recall remedy (fuel pump resistor cable replacement) should compile all dealer repair orders for Song-Beverly review; each power-loss event that required dealer return counts as a repair attempt.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump resistor cable assembly, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed 11/28/2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Maserati custome
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 17V834000 documents a 2018 Quattroporte fuel delivery pipe in the engine compartment that can crack and leak fuel — in the presence of a hot engine, an ignition source, or a spark, this creates fire risk. This is a Catastrophic-level defect. Any 2018 Quattroporte owner who noticed fuel odor from the engine bay should confirm the recall was completed and document the remedy date; if the fuel odor recurred post-remedy, Song-Beverly applies.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel delivery line kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 363.
engine knocking; engine stalls; sudden loss of power; check engine light; engine failure recall
Recall 18V173000 covers a 2017 Quattroporte V6 engine software defect causing unexpected engine stall at low speed — particularly in traffic or while parking. An unexpected stall in traffic or an intersection is a Safety-level event. Owners who experienced repeated low-speed stalls on a 2017 Quattroporte V6 and returned to the dealer multiple times for the same symptom have a strong Song-Beverly argument: Maserati acknowledged the root cause in 18V173000, and each stall event that required a dealer visit counts as a repair attempt.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the software for the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 365.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 18V347000 documents incomplete front subframe welds on 2018 Quattroporte vehicles that can reduce structural integrity and increase injury risk in a frontal collision. This is a latent Safety defect — the vehicle may drive normally until the structural failure becomes apparent in an impact. Song-Beverly applies even to latent structural defects: the owner does not need to experience a collision to assert that the unrepaired defect substantially impairs the vehicle's safety. Confirm with a dealer that the recall inspection and weld repair was completed.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sub frame for incomplete welds, replacing the sub frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 369.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 18V831000 covers 2014-2015 Quattroporte vehicles where fuel lines were physically damaged during production, potentially cracking and leaking fuel — a vehicle fire risk. This recall overlaps in model year scope with 14V654000 (iss-01) but addresses a distinct defect mechanism (production damage vs. improper crimp). If a 2014-2015 Quattroporte owner had both recalls pending and the dealer did not address both in the same visit, each unresolved recall represents a separate failure to comply with a recall remedy — relevant to Song-Beverly's 'reasonable number of attempts' analysis.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assemblies, free of charge, unless previously repaired under recall 17V-045. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 378. Note: This rec
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 21V613000 covers an incorrect tire pressure placard on 2021 Quattroporte Trofeo vehicles equipped with optional 21-inch tires. Operating a tire at the wrong inflation pressure increases the risk of tire failure — a Safety-level defect per FMVSS. Trofeo owners who experienced a blowout or rapid deflation and can establish the tire was inflated per the placard should preserve that documentation for Song-Beverly review.
Dealers will replace the placard and update the tire pressure monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 432.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
Recall 21V703000 documents 2021 Quattroporte rear seat belt automatic locking retractors that can deactivate prematurely — reducing restraint effectiveness in a collision and increasing injury risk. NHTSA ODI 11421977 (2021 QP) records an owner describing the rear seat belt 'strangling the neck' and expressing concern about injury in an accident. This is a Safety-level defect. Owners who had multiple dealer visits to address rear seat belt complaints before or after the recall remedy should document each visit.
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 434.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 21V872000 covers 2021 Quattroporte vehicles where the fuel line sensor housing can crack and leak fuel — creating a fire risk. This is a Catastrophic-level defect. The same failure mode was subsequently extended to cover 2022 model year vehicles in recall 24V269000 (iss-17), confirming that Maserati's initial remedy did not fully address the population. Owners of 2021 vehicles should confirm both recalls were completed; owners of 2022 vehicles should confirm 24V269000 was performed.
Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 442.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 24V269000 extended the fuel line sensor housing crack recall to 2021-2022 Quattroporte vehicles — issued in April 2024, nearly three years after the 2021 model year. The delay in identifying and notifying the full affected population is directly relevant to Song-Beverly: if a 2022 Quattroporte owner experienced fuel odor before receiving recall notice, Maserati's delayed notice of the defect is evidence of a known but unaddressed manufacturing issue. Document any fuel-odor or fuel-leak dealer visits predating April 2024.
Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 718. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-872 (Maserati ca
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 25V098000 documents 2021-2023 Quattroporte radio software that can prevent the rearview image from displaying when the transmission is shifted into Reverse — a violation of federal backup camera requirements and a Safety-level defect. Owners who reported the backup camera not appearing on the infotainment screen and were told by the dealer it was 'normal' or 'software' without performing the recall remedy have a direct Song-Beverly argument: the condition was confirmed as a manufacturer defect and remedy was available (OTA or dealer software update).
The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 740.
engine oil leak from valve cover or cam phaser seals; cold-start timing chain rattle or tick; engine hesitation or surging at low RPM; check engine light with cam position codes; oil consumption between service intervals; engine stall or sudden power loss at low speed
If a Quattroporte S or Q4 owner presents with oil leaks, cam phaser rattle, or engine stall within the warranty period and the dealer fails to resolve the condition in a reasonable number of repair attempts, the vehicle may qualify under Song-Beverly. Engine stall while driving constitutes a safety defect under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.2, and multiple dealer visits that fail to identify or correct the root cause — including misdiagnosis — count toward the repair-attempt threshold.
Cam phaser seal and valve cover gasket replacement; timing chain and tensioner replacement if chain slack is confirmed; oil service interval reduction to 5,000-mile intervals recommended by independent technicians. Maserati dealer repair costs typically range $3,000-$6,000 out of warranty.
harsh or clunky 1-2 and 2-1 downshift during deceleration; transmission shudder or judder during light acceleration; delayed or jerky engagement when shifting from Park to Drive; transmission warning light; sport mode refuses to engage; hesitation when pulling away from stop
Transmission shudder or harsh shifting that recurs after multiple dealer visits — including TCM software updates and fluid changes — establishes the repair-attempt pattern required under Song-Beverly. The transmission carries the same 4-year/50,000-mile Maserati powertrain warranty; repeated failures within that window are prime Song-Beverly candidates, particularly if the dealer closes work orders as 'normal operation' without performing the TCM software update.
TCM software update (if within recall/TSB scope); transmission fluid exchange with ZF LifeguardFluid 8 or approved equivalent; torque converter replacement if shudder persists after fluid service. Valve body replacement may be required in severe cases.
infotainment screen goes black or freezes mid-drive; climate control unresponsive after screen failure; navigation and Maserati Connect features unavailable; backup camera inaccessible when screen is blank; system requires hard reset by disconnecting 12V battery; infotainment fails to boot after vehicle sits for several days
When the MIA system failure takes out climate control or the backup camera — both safety-adjacent functions — the defect moves beyond mere annoyance. Under Song-Beverly, a recurring infotainment failure that repeatedly takes the vehicle out of service or impairs rearward visibility can contribute to the 'reasonable number of attempts' or 'out of service days' triggers. Owners should document every visit, including dates the dealer held the car for software updates.
Maserati dealer software update (OTA or dealer-applied); in severe cases, MIA head unit replacement. Battery tender recommended for vehicles parked more than 4 days. Post-2021 models may receive OTA remediation under 25V098000.
battery dead after 3-5 days of parking; multiple warning lights illuminate simultaneously after battery event; door locks fail intermittently; power windows inoperative after battery drain; car requires jump-start repeatedly; all electrical systems reset required after battery replacement
Chronic battery drain that causes the vehicle to be inoperable — even temporarily — qualifies as a substantial impairment of use under Song-Beverly when the dealer is unable to resolve the root cause. Each tow or jump-start event, if documented, strengthens the 'reasonable number of attempts' showing. Owners should preserve all roadside assistance records, tow receipts, and every dealer repair order that lists battery replacement or parasitic draw testing.
Dealer parasitic draw test to identify module(s) not entering sleep mode; software update if available for the offending control unit; battery tender for infrequent drivers. In persistent cases, BMU (Battery Management Unit) or individual ECU replacement may be required.
wireless CarPlay drops connection every few minutes while driving; phone fails to pair via Bluetooth after system reboot; Bluetooth audio cuts out during calls; CarPlay available one trip, not available on next; MIA requires factory reset to restore CarPlay functionality
Standing alone, a wireless CarPlay connectivity issue is unlikely to qualify as a substantial impairment under Song-Beverly. However, when combined with MIA freeze events (iss-21) and battery drain (iss-22), the cumulative infotainment defects may establish substantial impairment of use. Owners should document each visit and request that the dealer attempt the remedy for each specific symptom on separate repair orders.
MIA software update if issued by Maserati; factory reset of MIA infotainment; in persistent cases, MIA head unit replacement. Ensuring the 12V battery is fully charged can reduce frequency of drops.
rear seat power adjustment motor stops working; seat massage function inoperative on one or both rear seats; seat ventilation fan fails; seat heating element on rear seat non-functional; seat position memory lost; interior fuse blown related to rear seat circuit
Executive Package rear seat failures, while not safety-related, directly impair a feature the owner paid a significant premium for. If the dealer is unable to source parts within a reasonable timeframe — putting the vehicle 'out of service' even if still drivable — the cumulative days out of service may contribute to the Song-Beverly 30-day threshold. Document every day the car is at the dealer and every parts backorder date.
Individual motor or control module replacement; wiring harness inspection and repair. Long dealer parts-wait times are common. Maserati warranty covers the defect within the 4-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper period.
AWD system warning light; vehicle defaults to rear-wheel drive only; rear drive module overheating warning; vibration or grinding from rear drivetrain under hard acceleration; coupling fluid leak from rear module; four-wheel drive unavailable in wet or slippery conditions
A Q4 AWD coupling failure that causes the system to default to two-wheel drive constitutes an impairment of a material feature of the vehicle. If the dealer repairs the module but the failure recurs within the warranty period, Song-Beverly applies. Owners should confirm on every repair order whether the remedy was an AWD ECU update, fluid service, or mechanical replacement — different remedies for the same symptom count as separate repair attempts.
Rear drive module fluid replacement (interval more frequent than Maserati's official service schedule); rear drive module replacement if clutch pack is burnt; AWD ECU software update if available.
leather dashboard covering peeling or lifting from the pad; leather flap obstructing lower windshield view; bubbling or wrinkling along dashboard seam lines; adhesive failure visible at dashboard edges; interior pieces rattling from loose leather trim
Dashboard leather delamination alone is unlikely to constitute a substantial impairment under Song-Beverly — it is primarily cosmetic. However, when the peeling leather obstructs the driver's forward sightlines (as documented in ODI 11621201), it may cross into safety territory. If the dealer performs a re-glue repair that fails within the warranty period, the repeat-repair pattern supports a lemon-law claim for the broader set of defects on the vehicle.
Dashboard leather re-adhesion or full dashboard pad/leather assembly replacement under Maserati warranty. Dealers have performed re-glue repairs that recur within 12-24 months; full assembly replacement is the durable fix.
check engine or exhaust system warning light; exhaust sound does not change between Sport and Normal modes; exhaust valve stuck in full-open position (constant loud mode); exhaust valve stuck closed (no sport mode sound); rattling or buzzing from exhaust system at idle
An exhaust valve failure that merely changes the sound character is unlikely to constitute a substantial impairment under Song-Beverly on its own. However, if the failure triggers a warning light and the dealer is unable to source the part for weeks, the resulting out-of-service days may contribute to the cumulative 30-day threshold alongside other repairs. Document part backorder dates carefully.
Exhaust valve actuator motor replacement (typically both sides for balance); dealer may need to order from Italy with extended lead times. Actuator replacement cost is $800-$2,000 at dealer labor rates.
steering wheel vibration or pulsation during braking from highway speed; brake pedal pulsates under moderate braking; brake dust accumulation on front wheels; front brake pads worn below minimum within 15,000 miles; squealing or grinding from front brakes during light application; brake warning light
Brake pulsation that impairs the driver's ability to modulate stopping force is a safety-relevant defect under Song-Beverly. If the dealer replaces rotors and the condition recurs within normal use within the warranty period, the recurring brake defect supports a lemon-law claim. Owners should note mileage at each brake repair on every repair order and request that the dealer document any abnormal wear finding in writing.
Front rotor and pad replacement; aftermarket upgrade to high-performance rotors with better heat dissipation can extend rotor life. Maserati warranty typically covers premature wear within the first 12,000-15,000 miles if demonstrated to be a defect rather than wear-and-tear.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte, Ghibli, 2021-2022 Levante, and 2022 MC20 vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Levante, Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte Trofeo and Ghibli Trofeo vehicles equipped with optional 21-inch tires. The tire placard may have incorrect tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. During production of the fuel lines, the lines may have been damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. The welds on the front sub frame may be incomplete, which can result in the welds breaking.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. These vehicles have a fuel delivery pipe in the engine compartment that may leak fuel at the connections.
open
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Quattroporte GTS vehicles equipped with a V8 3.8 liter engine. A resistor in the low pressure fuel pump resistor may fail, causing a loss of engine power or a stall.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016. The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.
open
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to February 28, 2014. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may mislead owners about which gear the vehicle is in and may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 23, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The fuel delivery hoses in the vehicles may have been improperly crimped.
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1790-1795.8) gives Quattroporte owners some of the strongest lemon-law protections in the country.
Repair attempts. Two or more failed attempts to repair a safety defect — including any of the five fuel-system fire recalls, seat wiring fire hazard (17V046000), rear suspension separation (16V264000), or engine stall (18V173000) — create a legal presumption of lemon status. For non-safety defects like MIA infotainment failure or ZF 8HP shudder, the threshold is four or more attempts.
Days out of service. Thirty or more total calendar days in a Maserati service department during the warranty period may qualify the vehicle as a lemon regardless of repair count — especially relevant for owners awaiting backordered fuel-line assemblies, MIA head units, or Executive Package seat motors.
Remedies. Maserati must replace the vehicle or refund the purchase price less a mileage offset. Towing, rental car, and finance charges paid during the repair period are also recoverable.
CPO vehicles. Song-Beverly extends to certified pre-owned purchases covered by Maserati's CPO warranty if the defect arises during that coverage period.
General information only — not legal advice. California law, June 2026.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
Maserati dealers frequently close Quattroporte repair orders as 'unable to duplicate' for intermittent engine stalls, MIA freezes, and transmission shudder. Here is what to do:
1. Write it down before you go. Record date, time, mileage, speed, and weather. Bring the note and ask the dealer to attach it to the repair order.
2. Demand it on the repair order. Song-Beverly requires the dealer to document your complaint as stated. If the advisor says 'nothing found,' insist those exact words — plus your complaint description — appear on your copy of the RO.
3. Capture evidence. For stalls or fuel smell: video on your phone or dash cam. For battery drain: photograph the dead-battery screen and save the roadside assistance call record with date stamp. For transmission shudder: describe the exact speed and throttle load in writing.
4. Reference the recall number. If your symptom matches an open recall — fuel odor (any of the five fuel-system recalls), rearview camera blank (25V098000), or seat adjustment sparking (17V046000) — ask the dealer to confirm on the RO whether that specific recall has been completed on your VIN.
5. Request a 20-mile test drive. For intermittent transmission shudder or engine stall, ask the dealer to replicate your typical driving conditions and document the result and mileage on the RO.
6. Escalate to Maserati North America. After two 'cannot duplicate' visits, call 1-877-696-2737 and open a case. Write down the case number and every rep's name.
7. Count every day. Each day your car sits at the dealer — for repair or parts backorder — counts toward Song-Beverly's 30-day threshold. Request a loaner vehicle in writing on day one.
The sixth-generation Quattroporte is a genuinely beautiful, driver-rewarding luxury sedan whose recall record tells a story of manufacturing quality that never quite matched its asking price. Five fuel-system recalls in nine model years — from improperly crimped hose fittings in 2014 to cracked sensor housings in 2022 — suggest systemic defects spanning the entire production run. The seat wiring fire hazard, subframe weld defect, and differential pinion failure compound it.
Equally important is what NHTSA did not recall: cam phaser and timing chain wear in the Ferrari-built V6, chronic MIA infotainment instability, and parasitic battery drain. These owner-documented patterns are the real daily-driver cost of Quattroporte ownership. If your car has been in the shop repeatedly without a fix, you have legal options worth exploring.
— The Margarian Law team
If your Maserati Quattroporte has been to the dealer two or more times for fuel odor, engine stall, infotainment failure, or transmission problems — or the car has spent 30 or more days in service — you may have lemon-law rights. Margarian Law has handled thousands of lemon-law cases and offers a free case review. Gather your repair orders and contact us.
A fuel smell on a 2014-2022 Quattroporte should be taken seriously — NHTSA issued five separate fire-risk recalls against this generation. Recalls 14V654 and 18V831 both cover 2014-2015 models (different mechanisms: improper crimp vs. production-damaged lines). Recall 17V834 covers a cracked engine-bay fuel pipe on 2018 models. Recalls 21V872 and 24V269 cover cracked fuel-line sensor housings on 2021-2022 models — 24V269 issued April 2024, nearly three years late. Check NHTSA.gov or call 1-888-327-4236 to confirm all recalls are complete on your VIN. If the smell persists after a recall remedy, return to the dealer immediately — recurrence after a documented remedy is strong evidence for a Song-Beverly claim.
Yes — two separate recalls cover this. Recall 16V839000 (2017 models) addresses the camera failing to show an image in sub-freezing temperatures. Recall 25V098000 (2021-2023 models, issued March 2025) is broader: radio software can prevent the rearview image from appearing whenever the vehicle is shifted into Reverse, regardless of temperature. The 25V098000 remedy is an over-the-air or dealer software update, free of charge. To check your VIN, visit NHTSA.gov or call Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. If your backup camera fails repeatedly and the dealer has not performed the applicable recall or cannot permanently resolve it, document every visit — each failed attempt at a recall remedy counts toward Song-Beverly's repair-attempt threshold.
Engine stall on the 2014-2018 Quattroporte has multiple documented causes. For 2017 V6 models, Recall 18V173000 covers an engine software defect causing stall at low speed; remedy is a dealer software update. For 2015-2017 GTS V8, Recall 17V610000 covers a fuel pump resistor failure causing stall; remedy is resistor cable replacement. On 2014-2018 S and Q4 V6 models, NHTSA ODI complaints document stall consistent with cam phaser oil starvation and timing chain wear — typically worsening after 40,000 miles. If the dealer cannot replicate the stall, write the complaint on every RO with mileage, speed, and conditions, and cite the applicable recall. Two or more stall repair attempts within the warranty period may trigger Song-Beverly eligibility.
Whether your Quattroporte qualifies depends on repair history and warranty status. Song-Beverly presumes lemon status when: (a) a safety defect is unrepaired after two or more attempts, (b) any warranted defect persists after four or more attempts, or (c) the vehicle is out of service 30-plus calendar days. This generation's 18 NHTSA campaigns — five fuel-fire recalls, seat wiring fire hazard (17V046), suspension separation (16V264), subframe welds (18V347), and two camera recalls — document that Maserati had repeated notice of serious defects. If your car experienced any of these more than once during the warranty period, gather every repair order, recall completion notice, and tow receipt. The pattern of visits establishes eligibility — not a single dramatic event.
MIA freeze and black-screen events are among the most commonly reported non-recall complaints on the 2014-2023 Quattroporte. The system can lock up, fail to resume from sleep, or go dark — taking climate control, navigation, and backup camera offline. NHTSA ODI 11310041 documents a 2014 QP owner whose infotainment died after a 4-day battery drain at the airport — linking the car's parasitic draw to MIA failure. Recall 25V098000 (2025) confirmed that radio software on 2021-2023 models can independently block the rearview image. Document each MIA dealer visit by date and duration. When MIA failure takes climate control offline, it moves beyond Functional territory — and multiple failed repair attempts contribute to Song-Beverly eligibility.
A 'cannot duplicate' finding does not end your legal rights. Four steps: First, check your VIN on NHTSA.gov. If your symptom matches an open recall — fuel odor, blank backup camera, gear-indicator error, or seat sparking — ask the dealer to document on the RO whether the recall was completed. Second, describe your complaint in writing; California law requires the advisor to record the customer-stated complaint on the repair order. Third, after two 'no fault found' visits for the same symptom, call Maserati North America at 1-877-696-2737, open a case, and write down the case number and rep's name. Fourth, save every repair order, tow record, and roadside log — these are the foundation of any Song-Beverly claim.
Skip to content