2020 Maserati Ghibli Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 8, 2025 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ghibli years
Not enough data 5th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Maserati Ghibli. That ranks 5th out of 11 Ghibli model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Maserati Ghibli
Maserati Ghibli III Modena S in Böblingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Maserati Ghibli problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2
Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System1
Structure1 · ~5,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine240%———
Back Over Prevention120%———
Electrical System120%———
Structure120%5,400——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 3 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 1202312025: 320253

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Maserati Ghibli recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Maserati Ghibli.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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.

Electrical System · received May 8, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11659785

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.

Back Over Prevention · received Apr 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11655537

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…

Engine · received Mar 30, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11651624

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.

Engine · received Jan 11, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11501234

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…

Structure · received Jul 28, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11476311

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Maserati Ghibli?

Owners most often report engine, back over prevention, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Maserati Ghibli?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 Maserati Ghibli a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ghibli model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.