2020 Maserati Ghibli Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Maserati Ghibli, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2023-01“While driving my 2020 Maserati Ghibli on a busy street, the engine suddenly seized without warning. The vehicle abruptly lost power, and I had to maneuver to the side of the road while traffic was flowing around me. Fortunately, I was able to avoid a collision, but the situation posed a serious risk to my safety and that of other drivers nearby. Component/System Involved: The engine is the primary component that failed. It completely seized and rendered the vehicle inoperable. The engine remains available for inspection upon request. …”
NHTSA complaint #11651624, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
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- 11032896May 6, 2026Maserati 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…
- 11031741Apr 21, 2026Maserati Coolant fluid Color Change from pink to purple.
- 11020794Jul 11, 2025This diagnostic sheet is intended to assist technicians in identifying and differentiating engine oil leaks and sweating.
- 11019555Jun 12, 2025Some vehicles may experience oil leakage from a threaded insert that may be causing a leak in the engine oil pan. This bulletin provides the repair steps to replace the insert…
- 11019549Jun 1, 2025This Technical bulletin serves as a diagnostic guide for managing oil leaks and instructing related repairs. This Bulletin requires a BOL to be opened as “Support Request”
- 11018401May 16, 2025This Technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info to update the engine oil level displayed on the ICS (Integrated Center Stack) for Grecale Hybrid…
- 11018400May 16, 2025his Technical bulletin serves as a diagnostic guide for managing oil leaks and instructing related repairs. This Bulletin requires a BOL to be opened as “Support Request”.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Maserati Ghibli
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
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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.
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