Vehicle recall R/2020/185

Maserati Ghibli and Maserati Quattroporte recall: Engine code marked on diesel engine in aftersales is different from the homologated and production code

DVSA recall R/2020/185 names the Maserati Ghibli and Maserati Quattroporte. It was launched 17 June 2020. It covers vehicles built 9 January 2019 to 3 February 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/185
Launched: 17 June 2020
Issued by: MASERATI
Manufacturer reference: 397
Vehicles: DVSA lists 2 on each model line

What can go wrong

Engine code marked on Diesel engine replaced in aftersales is different from the homologated and Production code

The fix

Documentation will be provided to the customer stating the Italian transport authority confirm this marking is an administration error.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 2. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Maserati Ghibli	9 January 2019 to 3 February 2019	2
Maserati Quattroporte	9 January 2019 to 3 February 2019	2

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2019/239 Front headlamps full LED version headlamp vertical beam out of compliance 24 July 2019, Maserati Levante, Maserati Ghibli
R/2019/042 Possible leak may occur in the fuel line at the quick release connector 5 February 2019, Maserati Ghibli, Maserati Quattroporte
R/2021/441 Wrong type variant version on statutory plate. 3 December 2021, Maserati Ghibli, Maserati Levante
R/2018/028 Loss of engine power 30 January 2018, Maserati Quattroporte
R/2018/022 Fuel line may leak 22 January 2018, Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati Ghibli
R/2017/235 Possible short circuit of driver seat wiring 10 July 2017, Maserati Levante, Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati Ghibli

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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