Recall 16V649 affects 7 2015 Maserati Ghibli vehicles for front wheel bearings with insufficient hardness. Repair is free at any franchised Maserati dealer.
Maserati is recalling 7 2015 Ghibli sedans because one or both front wheel bearings were not hardened enough and can fail early. A failed wheel bearing can hurt vehicle handling and increase crash risk; Maserati dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front wheel bearing on the 2015 Maserati Ghibli supports the wheel hub and lets the front wheel turn smoothly while carrying the vehicle's weight. It also keeps the wheel aligned under cornering, braking, road impacts, and heavier loads, so the bearing has to stay hard and smooth under heat and pressure.
On affected Ghiblis, the bearing was not hardened enough during supplier production. That leaves the metal less able to handle heat transfer and load during certain driving conditions. The bearing surface can wear early, scratch internally, create noise or vibration, and then fail before it should.
There is no warning sign before failure in the recall record. If you hear new front-end noise or feel vibration while driving, treat it as a reason to stop using the vehicle and call a Maserati dealer, but do not rely on those symptoms to prove whether your VIN is included.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Maserati Ghibli | front suspension |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 Maserati Ghibli sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Wheel bearing failure interferes with vehicle handling and increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the inspection soon and drive cautiously until the dealer checks the front wheel bearings. The dealer will replace failed bearings as needed. Repair is free at any franchised Maserati dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Maserati Ghibli is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Maserati dealer to schedule the free front wheel bearing inspection and replacement as needed for premature bearing failure and handling risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Maserati mailed one, or reference recall number 16V649 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and stop driving if the Ghibli's handling changes.
- Call Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737 with recall questions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Maserati technician inspects the front wheel bearings on the 2015 Ghibli and replaces any bearing that fails inspection. The inspection and any needed replacement are free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. Maserati has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid out of pocket for a front wheel bearing repair tied to this defect, bring repair invoices and payment documentation to the service desk and ask how to submit a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 8, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| September 30, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 30, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 30, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V649?
Recall 16V649 covers 7 2015 Maserati Ghibli vehicles with front wheel bearings that lack enough hardness and can fail early. A failed wheel bearing can affect handling and increase crash risk. Maserati dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings and replace them as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Maserati Ghibli is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ghibli is included in recall 16V649. If it is, contact a franchised Maserati dealer to schedule the front wheel bearing inspection. Reference recall number 16V649 or Maserati recall number 310 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. Maserati dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings and replace them as needed for free at a franchised Maserati dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 16V649?
The safety risk is loss of stable handling from front wheel bearing failure. Maserati reported that insufficient bearing hardness can lead to premature failure. If a bearing fails while driving, vehicle handling can be affected and crash risk increases.
What if I bought my 2015 Maserati Ghibli used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your specific Ghibli is included, then call a franchised Maserati dealer or Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V649000 |
|---|---|
| Maserati customer service | 1-877-696-2737 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V649 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V649000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →