Maserati Grancabrio, Granturismo, Quattroporte Recall R/2012/128: Incorrect Warning Lights May Be Displayed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 22 Oct 2012
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- 202
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Grancabrio, Granturismo, Quattroporte vehicles built between 29 November 2011 and 13 December 2011. Due to an internal issue within the ECU of the Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) an incorrect warning to the driver could appear on the instrument panel even when there is not an issue with the tyre pressures on the vehicle. The dealer will check the ECU. If found to be one of the affected components it will be replaced with a new unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an internal issue within the ECU of the Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) an incorrect warning to the driver could appear on the instrument panel even when there is not an issue with the tyre pressures on the vehicle. This could cause the driver to panic and take avoiding action when it is not required. In extreme circumstances this could cause a safety risk to the occupants of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED Defect: It is possible that due to an internal issue within the ECU of the Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) an incorrect warning to the driver could appear on the instrument panel even when there is not an issue with the tyre pressures on the vehicle. This could cause the driver to panic and take avoiding action when it is not required. In extreme circumstances this could cause a safety risk to the occupants of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the ECU. If found to be one of the affected components it will be replaced with a new unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the driver to panic and take avoiding action when it is not required.
The Fix
The dealer will check the ECU. If found to be one of the affected components it will be replaced with a new unit.
Are You Affected?
Grancabrio, Granturismo, Quattroporte built between 29 November 2011 and 13 December 2011 may be included. Maserati estimates 12 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Maserati, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Maserati.
- Book with any franchised Maserati dealer, quoting the campaign code 202 or the DVSA reference R/2012/128. See how to get a Maserati recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2012/043 on 29 Mar 2012, for seat belt warning light malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2013/061 on 20 May 2013, for loss of vehicle control. You can also see every Maserati recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/128, launched 22 October 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.