Maserati Recall 16V-122: Vehicle speed control – accelerator pedal

Affected: 2014–2016 Maserati Ghibli, 2014–2016 Maserati Quattroporte. Filed with NHTSA on March 1, 2016, covering about 28,235 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it may result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

The fix

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. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 301. Note: These vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign16V-122 (16V122000)
Manufacturer number301
ManufacturerMaserati North America, Inc.
ComponentVehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Report dateMarch 1, 2016
Owners notifiedApril 26, 2016
Vehicles affected28,235
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 16V-122 repair free?

Yes. Maserati dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 28,235 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.