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2015 Maserati Ghibli Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2015 Maserati Ghibli carries 6 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and wheel bearing. Owners report 3 recurring issue clusters, led by “High-pressure fuel pump and fuel line failure.” Modern Maseratis service every 12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever comes first, with a dash indicator counting down to the next visit. Spark plugs come at year 3, brake fluid every 2 years, belts by year 4. Ferrari-engine cars from the 2000s follow mileage coupons with a yearly oil floor, and their F136 V8 uses chains, so there is no cam-belt bill. The older Biturbo-era cars and the 3200GT do run timing belts, and owners treat those as a roughly 3-year age item. One honest warning for shoppers: the Cambiocorsa and DuoSelect automated manuals wear clutches like consumables, sometimes inside 30,000 miles, and a dealer can read the remaining clutch life electronically. Have that checked before buying.

6 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Campaign #18V831000 · Nov 26, 2018

Issue: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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 recall supersedes recall number 17V-045.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Campaign #16V649000 · Aug 9, 2016

Issue: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ghibli vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The right and/or left front wheel bearings may have insufficient hardness, resulting in their premature failure.

Risk: Wheel bearing failure may adversely affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 310.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Campaign #17V046000 · Jan 20, 2017

Issue: 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.

Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Campaign #16V122000 · Jan 3, 2016

Issue: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

SUSPENSION:REAR

Campaign #16V264000 · Feb 5, 2016

Issue: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Campaign #14V654000 · Oct 17, 2014

Issue: 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.

Risk: The improper crimp can cause a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2015 Maserati Ghibli.

Reported to NHTSA

High-pressure fuel pump and fuel line failure

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 NHTSA complaints · 2019-08 → 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that after driving and arriving at his destination, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11687840
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11252257
“CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY CONCERN FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAILURE. MULTIPLE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAILURES WITHIN 12 MONTHS AND A FEW THOUSAND MILES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11252425

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Unintended acceleration and stuck accelerator pedal

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

8 NHTSA complaints · 2016-03 → 2023-06

“The contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH with the Sport mode activated, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard, and failed to release. No warning light was illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11525351
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FLOOR MAT BECAME STUCK UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPEED OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL RELATED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10913941
“I WAS DRIVING ON I-10 NEAR PALM SPRINGS, CA FEBRUARY 27 AT ABOUT 12:10 AM. I PASSED A SEMI-TRUCK BY MOVING TO THE LEFT AND ACCELERATING. AFTER PASSING THE TRUCK I MOVED BACK TO THE SLOW LANE AND NOTICED THE CAR WAS TRAVELING VERY FAST”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10851321

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Brake system lockup and seizure after service

SERVICE BRAKES

3 NHTSA complaints · 2018-02 → 2018-07

“LUCKY, WE WERE DRIVING ON LOCAL STREET AT AVERAGE SPEED OF 30 MPH, OTHER WISE THIS SUDDEN STOP COULD HAVE GET US HIT BY OTHER CARS AND/OR SUSTAINING A SERIOUS HEAD INJURY RESULTING FROM A ROLLOVER CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS SUDDEN 'AUTO BRAKE LOCK' ON CITY STREET”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11109930
“TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. HOURS AFTER THE DEALER (RUSNAK MASERATI OF PASADENA, 297 W COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91105) PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE ON THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED, THE BRAKES SEIZED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AT A RED LIGHT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11098747
“REAR BREAKS PADS AT MINIMAL UNDER 13,300 MILES ON THE CAR. MASERATI REFUSE TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11074322

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Oil & Filter Change

Every 12,500 mi

Every 12 months or 12,500 miles on modern cars. Ferrari-engine era: first service at 6,000 miles, then 12,500-mile coupons with oil replaced at least once a year regardless. Low annual mileage does not skip the oil; time degrades it first.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Annual Service Inspection

Every 12,500 mi

Each annual service bundles inspections of brakes, belts, fluids, and a diagnostic scan. On Cambiocorsa and DuoSelect cars, ask for the electronic clutch-wear reading at every service; it is the single most useful number these cars produce.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.

Brake Fluid

Every 25,000 mi

Every 2 years is the safe reading of Maserati's own plans, which vary a little by model. Fluid ages on the calendar, so garage-kept cars still need it.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Brake Inspection

Every 12,500 mi

Pads, rotors, and wear sensors checked at every service. Carbon-ceramic options on newer cars last long but cost heavily; have their condition documented.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Timing Belt (Biturbo era & 3200GT)

Every 30,000 mi

Applies to the Biturbo-family V6s (Biturbo, 228, 430, Ghibli II, early Quattroporte) and the 3200GT V8. No reliable factory figure survives online, and the owner community replaces belts on age, roughly every 3 years, because these are low-mileage cars. From the 4200 onward the Ferrari-built V8 uses chains and this item disappears.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$935–$1175

Shop

~$655–$825

DIY

Pro only

On interference engines, a snapped belt destroys valves. Worth doing on schedule. Bundle water pump + tensioner — labor is already there.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Spark Plugs

Every 37,500 mi

Year 3 or about 37,500 miles on modern cars, both the four-cylinder hybrid and the Nettuno V6. Ferrari-engine cars fold plugs into their coupon services; check the manual for your year.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Engine Air Filter

Every 25,000 mi

Replaced annually under Maserati's prepaid plans and at minimum every 4 years otherwise. Inspected at each service.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Transmission Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

Maserati publishes no change interval for the ZF automatics and calls them lifetime fills. ZF recommends fresh fluid and a filter around 50,000 to 75,000 miles or 8 years, and we side with ZF. Cambiocorsa and DuoSelect cars also need their gearbox hydraulic fluid refreshed roughly every 2 years per specialists, and most reported gearbox failures are actually tired hydraulic pumps and actuators.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 25,000 mi

Every 2 years on most models; every service on the Grecale plan.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Accessory Belts

Every 50,000 mi

Inspected annually and replaced by year 4 on modern schedules; the GranTurismo-era manual says at least every 3 years. Age gets these before mileage on most Maseratis.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Engine Coolant

On condition / lifetime

No published replacement interval; the cooling system gets checked at services and the fluid changed on condition or when the system is opened. On 4200-era cars, strict oil and coolant discipline is also the main defense against the documented cam-variator rattle.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

12V Battery

Every 25,000 mi

Tested at every annual service. These cars sit, and weak batteries cause more electronic gremlins in a Maserati than most brands. A maintainer is cheap insurance.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

5 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

2

complaints mentioning a crash

0

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli reflects Maserati's published service intervals and the Maserati Scheduled Maintenance Indicator system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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