2012 Maserati Quattroporte Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Granturismo MC vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may malfunction due to a software error, preventing the driver from being notified of a low tire pressure situation.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The systems that failed is the emergency parking brake, as well as, the tire pressure monitoring system. Both systems would be available for inspection on request. Due to the failure of the emergency”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2021 · Unknown or other
“This car, when sold with the 20" wheels has is unable to safely negotiate usual highway conditions. The tires frequently bubble or blow out from the slightest imperfection in the road surface. The car”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 15, 2014 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12 / 19 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Maserati Quattroporte model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Maserati Quattroporte model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
How do I know if my 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Maserati dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V489000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Maserati models
- Ghibli80 complaints
- Levante28 complaints
- Granturismo11 complaints
- Grecale10 complaints
- Maserati6 complaints
- Levante S3 complaints
- Quattroportes3 complaints
- Quattroporte GTS2 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.