2021 Maserati Quattroporte Pressure Sensor Recall (21V872)
Maserati North America, Inc. · 409 vehicles · Reported November 10, 2021
Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling 409 2021 Maserati Ghibli; 2021-2022 Maserati Levante; 2022 Maserati MC20; 2021 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V872 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V872000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 442 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 10, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Maserati North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Maserati Ghibli; 2021-2022 Maserati Levante; 2022 Maserati MC20; 2021 Maserati Quattroporte |
| Units affected | 409 |
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Pressure Sensor |
| Safety risk | A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Maserati Quattroporte in recall 21V872?
The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Maserati 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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Quattroporte with recall 21V872?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the pressure sensor.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V872?
Recall 21V872 covers 409 vehicles: 2021 Maserati Ghibli; 2021-2022 Maserati Levante; 2022 Maserati MC20; 2021 Maserati Quattroporte.
NHTSA lists 409 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Maserati | Ghibli |
| 2021-2022 | Maserati | Levante |
| 2022 | Maserati | MC20 |
| 2021 | Maserati | Quattroporte |
What is the fix for the Quattroporte pressure sensor recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 442.
When was recall 21V872 announced?
Maserati North America, Inc. reported recall 21V872 to NHTSA on November 10, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 17, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 10, 2021 | Maserati North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V872000. |
| December 17, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 59 months ago. If your Quattroporte was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Quattroporte is part of recall 21V872?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V872 is open on your Quattroporte, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 Quattroporte vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Quattroporte owners do about recall 21V872?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V872000 applies to your Quattroporte.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Maserati dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any pressure sensor symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Quattroporte owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the fuel system.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the fuel system have been filed since recall 21V872 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 4 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Maserati Quattroporte: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the fuel system
- 2022 Maserati Levante: 1 complaints in total, 1 about the fuel system
- 2021 Maserati Ghibli: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the fuel system
- 2021 Maserati Levante: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the fuel system
- 2022 Maserati MC20: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the fuel system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2022 Maserati Levante. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal after being at a stop sign or stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. No warning lights were illuminated.
2022 Maserati Levante owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11487147, filed September 29, 2022
Can recall 21V872 make my Quattroporte a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 21V872000 does not automatically make your Quattroporte a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Fuel system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks or a fire risk. Repeat stalling after a recall repair is a strong sign the fix did not work.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V872
Is the 21V872000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 17, 2021.
How do I know if my Quattroporte is part of recall 21V872000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V872000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Maserati. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.