2020 Maserati Ghibli Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,400miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Maserati Ghibli (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2020 Maserati Ghibli. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (1) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,400 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 113 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 40%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Engine: “While driving around 45mph I began to smell a burning scent. This intensified and smoke began to enter the cabin of the car. I pulled over and called 911. After opening the hood the fire department extinguished a small fire in the engine compartment just forward of the driver steering wheel area.”
NHTSA complaint #11501234, filed 2023-01Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The back up camera does not work . It is having the same issues in the current recall for newer models. It works very intermittently. Maybe works one out of 10 - 15 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11655537, filed 2025-04Electrical system: “The back up camera does not work in my car. It works on occasion, very rare occasion. There is an active recall for this same issue with the manufacturer but according to my VIN it’s not included but I’m having same issues as the other cars are having.”
NHTSA complaint #11659785, filed 2025-05Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2020 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver’s side sun visor independently lowered, covering a large section of the driver’s side windshield. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that there was a failure of the sun visor arm. The replacement part was ordered; however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,400.”
NHTSA complaint #11476311, filed 2022-07, 5,400 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,400 and 5,400 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2020 Maserati Ghibli version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghibli RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Ghibli S RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Ghibli SQ4 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2020 Maserati Ghibli in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 113 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11034165Jul 9, 2026Other or unknown, 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…
- 11034170Jun 9, 2026Other or unknown, 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…
- 11033983Jun 9, 2026Engine, Other or unknown. This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.
- 11032896May 6, 2026Engine, Other or unknown. 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.
- 11031741Apr 21, 2026Engine, Other or unknown. Maserati Coolant fluid Color Change from pink to purple.
- 11031743Apr 16, 2026Wheels, Other or unknown. 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…
- 11031360Apr 15, 2026Fuel system, Other or unknown. This bulletin outlines the refinishing procedure for restoring the black coating on exhaust tips affected by peeling or flaking paint. This validated process is intended to avoid unnecessary…
- 11031363Apr 9, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing and correcting issues with the rear exhaust silencer. These issues may include exhaust noise or bypass valve problems (including DTC P1217 and…
- 11029275Feb 24, 2026Other or unknown. A new software release “Jakarta 10.04.00” is now available for the MD and MDEVO/MDEVO2/MDEVO3. This update brings: • A new user interface for the software update application. • A cybersecurity layer…
- 11028829Feb 9, 2026Other or unknown. Maserati has created eight new special tools. These tools are mandatory and will be listed in the ModisCS+ Special Tools Catalog. Please also note that this catalog lists all the special tools…
Other model years of the Maserati Ghibli
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 5,400 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 21 | 23,500 | 5 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 2016 | 7 | 33,638 | 4 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 25 | 15,100 | 6 | — | 19 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2014 | 19 | 11,000 | 6 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
All Maserati Ghibli model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Maserati Ghibli have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2020 Maserati Ghibli as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Maserati Ghibli is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 1.
Has the 2020 Maserati Ghibli been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Maserati Ghibli get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Maserati Ghibli (Ghibli, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Maserati Ghibli reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,400 miles and the middle half falls between 5,400 and 5,400 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.