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2017 Maserati Quattroporte Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2017 Maserati Quattroporte carries 6 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering fuel pump and differential unit. No recurring owner-reported issue clusters are on file. 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:FUEL PUMP

Campaign #17V610000 · Sep 29, 2017

Issue: 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.

Risk: A stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 359.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Campaign #16V856000 · Nov 28, 2016

Issue: 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.

Risk: A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 recall is 328.

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Campaign #16V840000 · Nov 21, 2016

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Campaign #18V173000 · Mar 14, 2018

Issue: 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.

Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral or park unexpectedly, or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

Campaign #16V839000 · Nov 18, 2016

Issue: 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.

Risk: If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Fix: 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.

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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte.

Reported to NHTSA

NHTSA has 1 complaints on file for the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte (2018-06 → 2018-06). We haven't grouped them yet for this specific vehicle — for now, the full list lives on NHTSA.

Top reported components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)

Read all complaints on NHTSA →

Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 17, 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)

10 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.

0

complaints mentioning a crash

0

complaints mentioning a fire

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 2017 Maserati Quattroporte 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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