The Maserati Spyder has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 2002–2004. On average a defect was admitted 0.67 years after the car was built, the slowest took 2 years. The most recalled system is Fuel System, Gasoline (2 campaigns).
What was recalled on the Maserati Spyder
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Read
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel hoses may become soft and possibly disconnect from the metal fittings, which can cause a fuel leak
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the two existing black metal and rubber fuel lines with new grey nylon fuel lines. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2004. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel lines can disconnect and cause leakage in the engine compartment
Risk. This could result in a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel lines and attachments. Owner notification is expected to begin during january or february 2004. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel lines can disconnect and cause leakage in the engine compartment
Risk. This could result in a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel lines and attachments. Owner notification is expected to begin during january or february 2004. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737
Steering 1 Read
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, two of the four securing bolts in the steering assembly may not have had a locking compound applied to the threads prior to installation. As a result, the bolts may become loose when the cars are driven aggressively
Risk. Such circumstances could lead to a reduction in vehicle control, which could result in a crash
Fix. Dealers will replace the two affected bolts. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, two of the four securing bolts in the steering assembly may not have had a locking compound applied to the threads prior to installation. As a result, the bolts may become loose when the cars are driven aggressively
Risk. Such circumstances could lead to a reduction in vehicle control, which could result in a crash
Fix. Dealers will replace the two affected bolts. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, two of the four securing bolts in the steering assembly may not have had a locking compound applied to the threads prior to installation. As a result, the bolts may become loose when the cars are driven aggressively
Risk. Such circumstances could lead to a reduction in vehicle control, which could result in a crash
Fix. Dealers will replace the two affected bolts. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 0.67 years |
| Slowest campaign | 2 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | —% |
| Campaigns on record | 3 |
Which Spyder years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
Go deeper
A campaign covers a production range. Yours is one car.
- Check whether this exact VIN is affected — and whether the fix was done
- Alerts if a new campaign lands on a car in your garage
- Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
- Decode a whole list of VINs at once
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Maserati Spyder have?
3 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 2002–2004. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my Spyder still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 0.67 years, and the slowest campaign came 2 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.