2021 Maserati Quattroporte: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Quattroporte years.
3 owner complaints, most about seat belts. 5 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2021 Maserati Quattroporte has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are seat belts and visibility/wiper. Owners most often flag build quality and interior material concerns: criticism of cheaper interior plastics, "parts-bin" components from fca/stellantis, and overall fit-and-finish compared to german rivals, particularly in post-2013 models.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Quattroporte years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Quattroporte?
Across the 13 Quattroporte model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 10 (2014). With 3 complaints, the 2021 Quattroporte sits about the same as the model's median of 3.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 Quattroporte
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 21V872000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte, Ghibli, 2021-2022 Levante, and 2022 MC20 vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
seat belts
Campaign 21V703000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Levante, Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
tires
Campaign 21V613000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte Trofeo and Ghibli Trofeo vehicles equipped with optional 21-inch tires. The tire placard may have incorrect tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 24V269000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
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back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V098000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. The consensus indicates that the vehicle is a deeply emotional purchase driven by passion for its design, sound, and driving character, not rational ownership.
- RecurrentBuild quality and interior material concerns
Criticism of cheaper interior plastics, "parts-bin" components from FCA/Stellantis, and overall fit-and-finish compared to German rivals, particularly in post-2013 models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Quattroporte. See the full Quattroporte owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Quattroporte listings typically run $17,715–$27,225 across 2011 to 2024 model years.
Other Quattroporte model years
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