Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other1
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo failed the safety check 0.70% of the time — 72% less often than the average 2012 passenger car (2.52%). Median odometer at inspection: 28,644 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2012
540 new Maserati GranTurismo cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2012; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (206), Germany (137), Italy (69).
- Average mass
- 1,947 kg
- Average power
- 320 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
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
In the United Kingdom
119 cars built in 2012 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 38 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
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 167 of these cars first registered in 2012 took their annual MOT test. 87% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2012 the figure was 66%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| Brakes | 4.2% | 7.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.0% | 14.3% |
| Suspension | 2.4% | 12.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Visibility | 1.2% | 5.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
19 2012 cars are on the New Zealand register; 42% arrived as used imports, 37% 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 2 variants: combined 15.2–15.3 L/100 km (about 15 mpg US), CO₂ 350–352 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GranTurismo · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 18.1 | 11.8 | 15.2 |
| GranTurismo Convertible · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 18.1 | 11.9 | 15.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
| 2012335 5 Oct 2012 | Tires On certain vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) could malfunction and fail. Operating a vehicle with low tire pressures could reduce vehicle tr… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Granturismo MC vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may malfunction due to a software error, preventing the driver from being notified of a low tire pressure situation.
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 2012 Maserati GranTurismo: 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 11000475 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info on how to diagnose possible engine misfires or irregularities, highlighting the importance of refraining from disassembling the Central (Pre-Chamber) spark plugs unless instructed to do so. |
| 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 |
| 10253438 | Rapid Update 658 669 684 GranTurismo with new part numbers with the newly introduced aluminum-type design shock absorbers |
| 10252195 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252194 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252193 | Technical Information. |
| 10252192 | Technical Information. |
| 10252190 | Technical Information. |
| 10252189 | Diagnostic Sheet. |
| 10252188 | Technical Information. |
| 10252187 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252186 | Technical Information. |
| 10252185 | Technical Information |
| 10252183 | Daignostic Sheet. |
| 10207931 | Technical Information - Help diagnose possible malfunctions of the courtsey lights on the Sun Visor. |
| 10170466 | Technical Bulletin- Brake Rotor Aesthetics |
| 10154698 | Technical Bulletin procedure for ECM Re-Flash for voluntary emissions recall #373. |
| 10128910 | New guidelines for use of Blue-On-Line technical support requests and warranty requests for authorization. |
| 10128909 | Notification of diagnostic server downtime for maintenance. |
| 10128908 | Notification of changes to the online documentation sites TechInt and TechDoc. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)