2016 Maserati Ghibli Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Maserati Ghibli has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).

4Recalls
7Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Maserati Ghibli recalls

Front seat wiring can rub and short, risking fire

Recall 17V046Jan 20, 201739,381 vehicles affected

Adjusting the front power seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub against other parts.

Tires may crack on sidewall, causing air loss and crash risk

Recall 16V840Nov 21, 20161,861 vehicles affected

Certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, may develop cracks in the lower sidewall.

Rear Tie-Rod Bolt May Loosen, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 16V264May 2, 201626,464 vehicles affected

A rear tie-rod bolt on the left or right side may not have been properly tightened during assembly.

Floor Mat Can Trap Accelerator, Causing Sudden Speed

Recall 16V122Mar 1, 201628,235 vehicles affected

The driver-side floor mat anchor can break, allowing the mat to shift and become trapped between the accelerator pedal and the carpet.

Most common 2016 Maserati Ghibli problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Service Brakes1
Visibility/Wiper1
Back Over Prevention1
Air Bags1

What owners report

2026-06-01, Air Bags
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 concern.
2023-01-05, Back Over Prevention
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 not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V839000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 52,800.
2022-07-27, Power Train
I have only 40k in my car and the dealer doesn’t want acceso the recall for the rear diff because is close
2021-09-12, Visibility/Wiper
Sun visor becomes lose and drops itself while driving completely obstructing drivers view of the road and creates chances of a fatal accident. Sun visor had a similar malfunction earlier and was replaced under warranty. The issues seems to be with poor design of the component.
2021-07-08, Power Train
The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 mph, merging onto the interstate, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the vehicle was waiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

2016 Maserati Ghibli questions

Does the 2016 Maserati Ghibli have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli: Front seat wiring can rub and short, risking fire; Tires may crack on sidewall, causing air loss and crash risk; Rear Tie-Rod Bolt May Loosen, Risking Loss of Control; Floor Mat Can Trap Accelerator, Causing Sudden Speed. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Maserati Ghibli?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Maserati Ghibli has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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