Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2021 Maserati Ghibli failed the safety check 0.68% of the time — 28% less often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 14,891 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2021
1,096 new Maserati Ghibli cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2021; the largest markets were Italy (562), Germany (251), France (72).
- Average mass
- 1,971 kg
- Average CO₂
- 224 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 267 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 88% · Diesel 12%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
119 Maserati Ghibli cars first registered in Europe in 2021 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions use 11.2 l/100 km on the road against 8.8 in the WLTP test (+27%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 119 | 11.2 | 8.8 | +27% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
166 cars built in 2021 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 10 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
14 2021 cars are on the New Zealand register; 7% arrived as used imports, 93% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 11.9–14.9 L/100 km (about 16–20 mpg US), CO₂ 277–348 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghibli · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 9.5 | 11.9 |
| Ghibli S · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 9.5 | 11.9 |
| Ghibli S Q4 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.8 | 9.8 | 12.6 |
| Ghibli Trofeo · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 17.4 | 11.9 | 14.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2021 Maserati Ghibli.
| 2025078 17 Feb 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview i… |
| 2022708 13 Dec 2022 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the airbag warning labels are located on the headliner under the sun visors. Canadian regulations require information about the ai… |
| 2021687 10 Nov 2021 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the housing for the fuel line sensor could crack and leak fuel. If this happens, the engine can stall while driving. Safety Ri… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
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.
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Maserati told its dealers about the 2021 Maserati Ghibli: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011979 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11011973 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for troubleshooting Premium and High Premium sound systems on certain Maserati vehicles. |
| 11011971 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11010688 | As an essential component in the electrical system in Maserati vehicles, the battery plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable performance and safety. To help maintain battery peak condition, and ensure optimal performance, this bulletin covers important warranty policies, and guidelines for testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of batteries using the new E-XTEQ MAXIMUS battery charger/tester. Please refer to the most recently published BOL Policy and Prior Approval Components List to verify if a BOL Report is required for battery replacement. |
| 11010686 | The Rapid Updates (Campaigns) in the list below will be closed starting from November 18, 2024. Claims received after this date will no longer be accepted. Effective from the publication date of this document, the Mandatory Flag will be removed for all campaigns listed, allowing for easier management as we approach the closure period. Campaign Number Campaign Description Closure Date 514 MC20 MY22 Radiator pipe coolant leakage 11.18.2024 550 M157 V6 Engine Harness Position Check 11.18.2024 574 MC20 Interior Handle Replacement 11.18.2024 575 M182 Air suspension Leak Check 11.18.2024 590 MC20 |
| 11009527 | This technical bulletin provides guidance and additional information on normal shock absorber operations that are often mistakenly identified as defective. It establishes criteria for inspecting and diagnosing shock absorbers for potential leakage to help prevent the unnecessary replacement of non-defective components |
| 11009522 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible rear exhaust silencer noise anomalies |
| 11008929 | his bulletin provides some additional important info for servicing/repairing the AWD Transfer Case on certain Maserati vehicles for possible oil leak concerns. |
| 11008928 | This bulletin serves as a guide and provides some additional important info for servicing/repairing the rear differential axle seals on certain Maserati vehicles. |
| 11008927 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible rear exhaust noise anomalies. |
| 11008925 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional repair information regarding Front Grill Chrome Detachment on certain Maserati Ghiblis |
| 11006614 | his Bulletin provides new information regarding the Maserati Tutorship Process for Harman R1 ETM components. |
| 11005389 | MDEVO Release 9.8.1 new features New login interface Active diagnosis introduction for Go direct function (only for BEV vehicles) MY25 version for all vehicles, Hard Reset function (Active Diagnosis), specs update, general improvements. |
| 11004984 | The Rapid Updates (Campaigns) in the list below will be closed starting from July 22, 2024. Claims received after this date will no longer be accepted. |
| 11004979 | Certain Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante MY21- MY22 vehicles listed in MODISCS+ are involved in a Telematic Box Module (TBM) software update version 4.34. This software update fixes a potential lack of communication between the vehicle and the Mobile App. Some data such as health status or last update data may not correctly updated to the current status. AS A GENERAL REMINDER PER MAS003444, FOTA UPDATES ARE DONE BY THE CUSTOMER (NO DEALER INVOLVEMENT UNLESS THE CUSTOMER IS EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES). |
| 11002665 | Maserati has introduced an HDEV5 injector O-ring replacement kit (PN 900100008) to guarantee the best possible quality for the success of the corresponding replacement operation. This tool makes it possible to replace the individual injectors of the V6 and V8 engines of the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante, avoiding complete rail replacement, for the first time in a procedure. |
| 11000473 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible DTC"P0090 - Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Circuit 1 Open" stored in the engine control unit (ECM). |
| 11000466 | This Technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible steering wheel vibration when braking. This Bulletin serves as an ADDENDUM to MAS002731 |
| 10253431 | Technical information that serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info regarding new software to prevent possible BCM DTC's related to the stop lights. |
| 10252195 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252194 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252192 | Technical Information. |
| 10252190 | Technical Information. |
| 10252189 | Diagnostic Sheet. |
| 10252188 | Technical Information. |
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