Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte Recall R/2017/051: Vehicle Can Move Away After Driver Has Exited, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 1,039
- vehicles in the UK
- 307
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Ghibli, Quattroporte vehicles built between 25 November 2013 and 9 July 2014. The gearshift lever resting position may mislead drivers into believing the vehicle's transmission is in the park position when actually the it is still in a drive gear. The dealer will replace the driver's door lock and update the software to introduce a drive away inhibition strategy. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The gearshift lever resting position may mislead drivers into believing the vehicle's transmission is in the park position when actually the it is still in a drive gear. This could result in the vehicle moving off without the driver being in the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE CAN MOVE AWAY AFTER DRIVER HAS EXITED Defect: It has been identified that the gearshift lever resting position may mislead drivers into believing the vehicle's transmission is in the park position when actually the it is still in a drive gear. This could result in the vehicle moving off without the driver being in the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the driver's door lock and update the software to introduce a drive away inhibition strategy.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the vehicle moving off without the driver being in the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver's door lock and update the software to introduce a drive away inhibition strategy. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ghibli, Quattroporte built between 25 November 2013 and 9 July 2014 may be included. Maserati estimates 1,039 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 307 or the DVSA reference R/2017/051. 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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| Ghibli, QuattroportePossible leak may occur in the fuel line at the quick release connector | Urgent | R/2019/042 |
This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2016/278 on 1 Dec 2016, for possible loss of control. The one launched after it was R/2017/086 on 1 Mar 2017, for fuel delivery line may leak. You can also see every Maserati recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/051, launched 6 February 2017. 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.