Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte failed the safety check 0.51% of the time — 74% less often than the average 2016 passenger car (1.97%). Median odometer at inspection: 48,179 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2016
397 new Maserati Quattroporte cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2016; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (112), Germany (95), Italy (69).
- Average mass
- 2,044 kg
- Average power
- 211 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 92% · Petrol 8.3%
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 Netherlands
25 first registered in 2016 are on Dutch roads; 76% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €169,257.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde8
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm6
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld5
- Band onvoldoende profiel3
- Koplamp met afwijkend lichtbeeld onjuist afgesteld2
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm2
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage1
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
114 cars built in 2016 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 7 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, 128 of these cars first registered in 2016 took their annual MOT test. 84% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2016 the figure was 79%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| Brakes | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Visibility | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | 0.2% |
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
16 2016 cars are on the New Zealand register; 25% arrived as used imports, 75% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 12.9 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 300–302 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quattroporte S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.2 | 10.2 | 12.9 |
| Quattroporte SQ4 · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.1 | 10.2 | 12.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte.
| 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… |
| 2017033 20 Jan 2017 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles, the seat wiring harness layout may have been routed incorrectly during manufacturing. Through normal seat adjustment, this could cause the… |
| 2016195 3 May 2016 | Suspension On certain vehicles, a bolt that attaches the rear tie-rod to the hub carrier assembly may not have been torqued to specification. This could cause the bolt to … |
| 2016097 29 Feb 2016 | Accessories On certain vehicles, the driver side floor mat anchors could break over time which could allow the floor mat to slide forward and potentially allowing the accel… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt may not have been properly tightened.
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.
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 2016 Maserati Quattroporte: 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 10252195 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252194 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252192 | Technical Information. |
| 10252190 | Technical Information. |
| 10252189 | Diagnostic Sheet. |
| 10252188 | Technical Information. |
| 10252186 | Technical Information. |
| 10252183 | Daignostic Sheet. |
| 10237990 | Technical Information - Diagnostic guidance to trouble shooting DTC C12900 & 400700 if fault codes are stored in the ECM for iignition control unit. |
| 10207931 | Technical Information - Help diagnose possible malfunctions of the courtsey lights on the Sun Visor. |
| 10207930 | Circular Letter - Wheels rotation procedure for Maserati vehicles in stock. |
| 10203315 | Technical Information -Shock Absorber Leaks. |
| 10203311 | Technical Information - Door Panel Damage when removing the door panel. |
| 10202417 | Mechanical adjustment and electronic adjustment of the parking brake. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)