2015 Maserati GhibliProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2015 Maserati Ghibli, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-831 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Maserati Ghibli has problems

25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control70
Electrical system50
Service brakes30
Wheels30
Fuel/propulsion system30
Seats20
Power train20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Steering10
5 other systems52

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2015 Maserati Ghibli recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

37%repaired · 2020 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 18V-831 · Nov 26, 2018 · 6,334 vehicles · 2,345 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2017 Q4

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 16V-649 · Sep 8, 2016 · 7 vehicles · 7 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2017 Q4

Suspension: rear

Recall 16V-264 · May 2, 2016 · 26,464 vehicles · 22,277 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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88%repaired · 2017 Q3

Accessory: floor mat

Recall 16V-122 · Mar 1, 2016 · 28,235 vehicles · 24,914 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2016 Q3

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-654 · Oct 17, 2014 · 139 vehicles · 139 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Maserati.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Ghibli year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ghibli median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Maserati Ghibli safety ratings

2015 Maserati Ghibli 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Ghibli owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The…
Complaint 11525351 · Jun 5, 2023 · 46,100 miles
THE CAR UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE 1ST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. IT'S A 2015 MODEL. I PURCHASED A VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2020. THE 2ND OCCURRENCE HAPPENED NOV 12 AND TODAY NOV 21. THE 1ST TIME THIS HAPPENED I…
Complaint 11375742 · Nov 21, 2020 · 61,139 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 120 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE IGNITION…
Complaint 11323472 · May 6, 2020 · 18,800 miles

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