- Maserati has learned that the fuel line sensors in certain 2021-2022 Ghiblis and Quattroportes could leak.
- Dripping gas could lead to fuel starvation or, in rare cases, a fire.
- Maserati will reach out to the owners of the 58 vehicles affected by this issue and will replace their fuel line sensor housings free of charge.
A potential fuel leak in the 2021-2022 Ghibli and Quattroporte has led to a recall of 58 vehicles in the United States. The spillage stems from the fuel line sensor, which may have been molded incorrectly.
Maserati first learned of an issue on October 6, 2023, when a car came in for a warranty claim related to its engine bay fuel bundle. On December 8, the automaker received another claim for the same issue, and decided to open an internal investigation.
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Over the ensuing four months, the automaker looked into the problem in order to determine potential impacts, and to find its root cause. Ultimately, it determined that the fuel line sensors in 28 Ghiblis and 30 Quattroportes from the 2021-2022 model years could leak.
Leaking gas is obviously never a good thing and, in rare cases, it could lead to a fire if the fuel comes in contact with something hot enough to serve as an ignition source. Additionally, the leak could cause engine issues.
If the leak is fast enough, it could lead to fuel starvation, which can cause a vehicle to lose motive power. If that happens unexpectedly, it could result in a dangerous situation, and increase the risk of an accident.
Fortunately, Maserati isn’t yet aware of any injuries or crashes resulting from this fuel line problem. However, it warns drivers to be on the lookout for the smell of gas or reduced engine performance, as they may be a sign that the sensor is leaking.
Owners should also be on the lookout for a letter from Maserati asking them to return their vehicle to a nearby dealer in order to have their fuel line sensor housing replaced. The new part will be properly molded, and will not leak. The automaker will install the housing free of charge.
