This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Maserati Granturismo.
16 mpg combined
14.7 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Recalls 1 and 3 describe the same underlying airbag ECU defect. Recalls 4 and 5 describe the same door latch defect. I'll treat each pair as a single issue.
The 2016 Maserati GranTurismo has 3 recalls, the most serious being a faulty airbag control unit that can either leave the airbags inactive in a crash or fire them and the seatbelt pretensioners without any collision.
The fuel system recall affects vehicles built in the fall of 2015: the main fuel delivery line can corrode over time and develop a leak, and any nearby ignition source — a hot exhaust component or a spark — can turn that leak into a fire. The passenger-side door latch is also a concern on certain vehicles built in mid-2015. The latch components may not have been properly hardened during manufacturing, leaving them weaker than they should be. In a crash, a weakened latch can give way and allow the door to swing open, increasing the chance of occupants being ejected or struck by other vehicles.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical fault can damage the airbag control unit, causing the airbag system to fail during a crash or deploy unexpectedly without a crash occurring.
What the fix does
The airbag control unit will be replaced at a dealer.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag Electronic Control Unit may have a faulty capacitor that can disable the air bag system or cause it to deploy unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag Electronic Control Unit at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The main fuel delivery line lacks corrosion protection and may corrode over time, potentially causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the main fuel delivery line at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side door latch components lack proper heat treatment, which can cause them to fail prematurely.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger side door latch assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger door latch may lack proper heat treatment, making it weaker than designed. In a crash, this could cause the door to open unintentionally.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger door latch assembly with a properly treated unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
