Maserati

Quattroporte (M156)

2014-2023 · Sports Car ยท 1 engine
Best Engine โœ… Recommended (3.6)
20 NHTSA Complaints
18 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
4 Crash Reports
View all 2 generations of the Maserati Quattroporte → ๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection checklist

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall Not Rated
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ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
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ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
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ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
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ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
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ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
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ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
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ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
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Engine Reliability Ratings

M156B

3.0L 6-cyl / 404 hp
โœ… Recommended (3.6)
17 complaints 4.3 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
5
body
3
interior
3
fuel system
2
electrical
1

Known Issues

Body/Trim Issues (3 complaints)
Interior Issues (3 complaints)
Fuel System Issues (2 complaints)

Same engine used in

1 additional engine variant with fewer than 10 complaints not shown.

Recalls (18)

25V098000Feb 19, 2025serious
Back Over Prevention

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."

24V269000Apr 14, 2024serious
Fuel System

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.

21V872000Oct 10, 2021serious
Fuel System

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.

21V703000Oct 8, 2021serious
Seat Belts

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."

21V613000May 7, 2021serious
Tires

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."

18V831000Nov 25, 2018serious
Fuel System

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. During production of the fuel lines, the lines may have been damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

18V347000May 24, 2018serious
Structure

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. The welds on the front sub frame may be incomplete, which can result in the welds breaking.

18V173000Mar 13, 2018serious
Engine & Cooling

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.

17V610000Sep 28, 2017serious
Fuel System

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.

17V834000Dec 20, 2017serious
Fuel System

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. These vehicles have a fuel delivery pipe in the engine compartment that may leak fuel at the connections.

17V046000Jan 19, 2017serious
Seats

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.

16V856000Nov 27, 2016serious
Powertrain

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016. The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.

16V840000Nov 20, 2016serious
Tires

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.

16V839000Nov 17, 2016serious
Back Over Prevention

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.

16V424000Oct 5, 2016cosmetic
Powertrain

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to February 28, 2014. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may mislead owners about which gear the vehicle is in and may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

16V264000Feb 4, 2016serious
Suspension

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.

16V122000Jan 2, 2016critical
Vehicle Speed Control

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.

14V654000Oct 16, 2014serious
Fuel System

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 23, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The fuel delivery hoses in the vehicles may have been improperly crimped.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte problems?

The 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte has accumulated 20 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Body/Trim, Interior, Fuel System. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Maserati Quattroporte engine is most reliable?

The 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte was offered with 2 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 3L 6-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte a good used car?

The 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 20 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte have?

The 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte has 20 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte?

There are 18 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2014-2023 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN โ€” check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Maserati Quattroporte?

Before buying a used Maserati Quattroporte, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Body/Trim, Interior, Fuel System, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Quattroporte?

The 2019 Maserati Quattroporte received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: N/A stars. Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 20 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-04-07.

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