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2012 Maserati Quattroporte: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte, most recently filed October 2012. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 12V489000 Filed Oct 9, 2012

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Malfunction

Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Granturismo MC vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may malfunction due to a software error, preventing the driver from being notified of a low tire pressure situation.
Consequence
If the driver continues to operate the vehicle with a tire that has low air pressure, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
95.1% repairedof 485 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (2)

2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte, by component (top 3). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 2.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2012 compares with other Quattroporte years

Best and worst Quattroporte years →
4 6 6 3 2 9 6 1 1 3
2007200820092011201220142015201720182021
This year (2012)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 15 mpg combined

15
mpg combined
12
city
19
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$5,500
CO₂ tailpipe
593 g/mi
EPA class
Large Cars

What it costs you to run

$4,354per year
$363per month
1,000gallons a year

Miles ÷ 15 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2012 Maserati Quattroporte configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
4.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive12 / 19 / 15$5,500593

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2012 Maserati Quattroporte FAQ

How many recalls does the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 12V489000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2012 Maserati Quattroporte problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (1), Unknown or other (1), Wheels (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2012 Maserati Quattroporte get?

EPA rates the 4.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 12 city, 19 highway and 15 combined mpg.

How does the 2012 Quattroporte compare with other years?

Among the 2007–2021 Maserati Quattroporte model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2014 the most (9). The 2012 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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