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2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 23, 2015
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 21, 2015
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS, most frequently naming the electrical and driver assistance categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 73 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical266.7%
  • Driver assistance133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
15V686000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Oct 21, 2015
984 units potentially affected
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the battery positive cable for the alternator and starter motor may not have its insulating cap installed properly at the starter motor. Additionally, the cable may not be adequately secured in the engine bay. These factors may result in the cable shorting to ground.
The risk: If the battery positive cable shorts to ground, the wiring harness may overheat, resulting in a fire. The car also may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to verify that the starter motor cable has a properly installed protective cap and that the cable is adequately secured. If not, the starter motor cable assembly will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 279.
Maserati North America, Inc.Manufacturer number 279View on NHTSA.gov
13V589000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Nov 22, 2013
63 units potentially affected
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles. The affected vehicles have an improper Y-connection crimp in the alternator-starter motor wiring harness.
The risk: The improper crimp could cause the the battery positive cable to short to ground which may cause the the wiring harness to overheat and result in a fire. The car also may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator-starter wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Maserati North America, Inc.Manufacturer number 233View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Nov 23, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GTS. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE STARTED WITHOUT ANY ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,280.

NHTSA ID
10806264
Incident
Nov 22, 2015
Mileage
11,280 mi
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Nov 20, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GTS. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO INCREASE SPEED EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES AS WELL AS THE BATTERY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER RECALL AND WAS TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

NHTSA ID
10795160
Incident
Apr 20, 2015
Mileage
5,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

MAS005184 MTB 26-10

ENGINE

Quattroporte / Ghibli / Levante V6 – Thermostat Gasket Availability This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.

MAS005184 MTB 26-10

ENGINE

This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.

MAS005184 MTB 26-10

ENGINE

Quattroporte / Ghibli / Levante V6 – Thermostat Gasket Availability This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.

MAS005111_A MTB 26-06

ENGINE

Maserati Coolant Fluid Color Change. The previous pink coolant and the new purple coolant are fully compatible and may be mixed without affecting coolant quality, performance, or system behavior.

MAS005111 MTB 26-05

ENGINE

Maserati Coolant fluid Color Change from pink to purple.

MAS005125 DS 26-07

WHEELS

This Diagnostic Sheet provides updated diagnostic and repair guidance for a potential wheel hub clicking noise condition on M182 Grecale ICE vehicles (all model years). The procedures outlined are intended to assist technicians in accurately identifying and correcting axle shaft and wheel hub related noise concerns that may be present during low‑speed operation, reversing, or initial vehicle launch.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.