2015 Maserati Ghibli Problems & Complaints

Average1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the Ghibli at the same age

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2015 Maserati Ghibli with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Ghibli at the same age. The most reported problem area is the speed control & acceleration (7 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles). 6 recalls cover this model year.

25complaints
6recalls
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2015 Maserati Ghibli problems

  • Speed control & acceleration~19,000 miles
    728%
  • Electrical system~10,000 miles
    520%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~40,000 miles
    416%
  • Wheels & tires~15,000 miles
    312%
  • Brakes~15,000 miles
    312%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~31,000 miles
    28%
  • Seats~3,000 miles
    28%
  • Other / not specified
    28%
  • Air bags~5,000 miles
    14%
  • Steering~3,000 miles
    14%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~2,000 miles
    14%
  • Stability & traction control~31,000 miles
    14%
  • Suspension~7,000 miles
    14%
  • Engine & cooling~19,000 miles
    14%

Share of the 25 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Maserati Ghibli complaints by model year

20142015201620172018202020212022192572115
Owner complaints per model year, Maserati Ghibli. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Ghibli years: 2018, 2021, 2016. Compare all years →

2015 Maserati Ghibli recalls (6)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 18V-831 · Nov 26, 2018 · 6,334 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assemblies, free of charge, unless previously repaired under recall 17V-045. The recall began January 15, 2019.

Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust

NHTSA recall 17V-046 · Jan 20, 2017 · 39,381 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017.

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

NHTSA recall 16V-649 · Sep 8, 2016 · 7 vehicles

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ghibli vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The right and/or left front wheel bearings may have insufficient hardness, resulting in their premature failure.

Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 16V-264 · May 2, 2016 · 26,464 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier…

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

NHTSA recall 16V-122 · Mar 1, 2016 · 28,235 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 14V-654 · Oct 17, 2014 · 139 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the entire fuel delivery line, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

What 2015 Maserati Ghibli owners say

Speed control & acceleration

The contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH with the Sport mode activated, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard, and failed to release. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the accelerator pedal released. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,100.

Accelerator pedal · 46,000 miles · Jun 2023

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that after making a left turn from a traffic light, the vehicle independently accelerated to 120 MPH without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to slow the vehicle. The contact placed the ignition in the off position to slow and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that bystanders assisted with pushing the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to the residence. Maserati of naples (900 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34102, [phone], was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,800.

19,000 miles · Apr 2020

Electrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Maserati Ghibli on 12/23/2020. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The mileage at the time of purchase was 51,675. The Carfax indicated that the mileage was 41,135 during the trade-in. The contact had not contacted any other agencies.

Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer · 52,000 miles · Dec 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated up to 70 MPH without warning. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by pulling up the accelerator pedal and depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard. The contact mentioned that after the failure occurred, the vehicle failed to start as the instrument panel flickered and the windshield wipers operated independently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,045.

2,000 miles · Jul 2016

Fuel & propulsion system

The contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that after driving and arriving at his destination, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic used a handheld scanner to retrieve DTC: P2402. The mechanic advised the contact that the issue was related to the fuel line. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V831000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,593.

39,000 miles · Sep 2025

California emissions warranty concern for high pressure fuel pump system failure. Multiple high pressure fuel pump system failures within 12 months and a few thousand miles. Maserati north America is unwilling to cover an emissions warranty component under 7 year/70,000 mile california emissions warranty. Fuel pump was previously repaired by Maserati of van nuys 9/24/2018 under warranty. At that time a workmanship issue occurred during a warranty claim at an authorized Maserati service center. The fuel pump bolt was damaged. Fuel pump has now failed again 8/2019 and vehicle has returned to rusnak Maserati of pasadena. Dealer has confirmed active check engine light due to failed hp fuel pump. Maserati will not complete emissions repair due to damaged/stripped bolt. Maserati of van nuys has since gone out of business and changed ownership since original warranty claim repair. …

40,000 miles · Aug 2019

2015 Maserati Ghibli engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo8-speed automaticRWD16 / 24 / 19
3.0L 6-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD15 / 25 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Maserati Ghibli a good car?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Ghibli rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the Ghibli at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Maserati Ghibli?

The speed control & acceleration — 7 complaints, 28% of all complaints for this model year, most often about accelerator pedal. Next are the electrical system (5) and fuel & propulsion system (4).

How many recalls does the 2015 Maserati Ghibli have?

There are 6 recalls for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli, the most recent from November 26, 2018 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Maserati Ghibli?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2021 and 2016. See the full Maserati Ghibli years comparison.

At what mileage do 2015 Maserati Ghibli problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 15,000 miles; 91% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.