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Maserati Ghibli VIN Decoder
Decode any Maserati Ghibli VIN free in under three seconds. Type the 17-character vehicle identification number into the decoder above and pull the model year, trim, engine, drivetrain, assembly plant, and open NHTSA recalls. No account, no credit card, no email gate.
This page covers the modern, 2014-2024 Ghibli (internal chassis code M157), the executive sedan actually sold new in the United States and the one nearly everyone searching “VIN decoder Maserati Ghibli” owns or is shopping for. Every VIN pattern, plant code, and engine figure below was checked against real, checksum-valid Ghibli VINs run through NHTSA’s vPIC decoder, not guessed from a spec sheet or a press release.
About the Maserati Ghibli
Quick disambiguation first, because “Ghibli” has been used three times. The original Maserati Ghibli was a front-engine V8 grand tourer built from 1967 to 1973, styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro. Maserati revived the name for a smaller 1992-1998 coupe with a twin-turbo V6. Neither of those cars predates the 17-character ISO VIN standard in the same way (the US didn’t mandate the 17-character format until 1981), and their chassis tags don’t decode the way a modern VIN does. If you’re researching one of those cars, use our classic car VIN decoder guide instead.
Everything below is about the modern Ghibli, chassis code M157, which launched for model year 2014 as Maserati’s entry-level sedan, sized between the Quattroporte flagship and, eventually, sitting above the Levante SUV in body style if not always in price. It rode on a stretched, heavily reworked version of the Quattroporte’s platform, itself sharing underpinnings distantly related to the Alfa Romeo/Chrysler world through Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) ownership. Maserati built the Ghibli at the Giovanni Agnelli plant in Grugliasco, near Turin, Italy, from 2014 through most of 2022. Production then shifted to Stellantis’s larger Mirafiori plant, also in Turin, for the car’s final two model years. Maserati ended Ghibli production in December 2023; leftover inventory, including a farewell “Ultima” edition, continued to be titled as new through model year 2024. As of August 2026, the Ghibli is no longer in production and has no direct successor. Maserati has said publicly it is developing a new large sedan to eventually replace both the Ghibli and Quattroporte nameplates, but nothing with a Ghibli badge is currently being built.
The Ghibli’s core engine is a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engineered with input from Ferrari (Maserati and Ferrari were both under FCA ownership for most of the Ghibli’s life, and this engine family, badged internally around the M156 series, was assembled at Ferrari’s Maranello plant to Maserati specification). Real NHTSA decodes show its output climbing over the car’s run: base Ghibli VINs from 2014 through 2019 return 345 hp, while S and S Q4 VINs from the same early years return 404 hp. From around 2018 onward, Sport-trim and later Modena-trim VINs consistently decode to 424 hp, suggesting Maserati equalized output across the lineup as trim names shifted from S/S Q4 to GranLusso/GranSport and finally to Modena/Modena Q4. A 3.8L twin-turbo V8, badged Trofeo and also built at Maranello, arrived around 2020 and decodes to roughly 427 kW (about 572 hp) on every Trofeo VIN we checked, right through the final 2023-2024 cars. Europe and other international markets also received a 3.0L VM Motori-sourced turbodiesel V6 and, starting around 2020-2021, a Ghibli Hybrid with a 2.0L turbo inline-four and a 48-volt mild-hybrid “e-Booster.” Neither the diesel nor the Hybrid was ever sold in the US; multiple industry sources confirm the Ghibli Hybrid specifically did not come to North America, and we could not find, nor would we expect to find, a US-titled Ghibli VIN decoding to either one.
| Model years | Confirmed trims (from real decoded VINs) | Engine (NHTSA-confirmed) | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | Ghibli, Ghibli S, Ghibli S Q4 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6, 345 hp (base) or 404 hp (S/S Q4) | RWD or AWD (Q4) |
| 2017-2019 | Ghibli, Ghibli S, Ghibli S Q4, GranLusso, GranSport | 3.0L twin-turbo V6, 345 hp or 404-424 hp | RWD or AWD (Q4) |
| 2020-2021 | Ghibli, GranLusso, GranSport, Trofeo | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (424 hp) or 3.8L twin-turbo V8 Trofeo (approx. 572 hp) | RWD or AWD (Q4) |
| 2022-2024 | Modena, Modena Q4, Trofeo, Ultima (final edition) | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (424 hp) or 3.8L twin-turbo V8 Trofeo | RWD or AWD (Q4) |
A note on honesty here: Maserati’s own press materials and NHTSA’s decoded EngineHP field don’t always agree to the horsepower. Maserati’s early press kits cite 330 PS (about 325 hp) for the base Ghibli, while NHTSA’s vPIC decoder returns 345 hp for the same cars, likely reflecting differences between EU and US measurement conventions. Where our decoder shows a number, that’s what NHTSA’s official database returns for that specific VIN.
Maserati Ghibli WMI codes (positions 1 to 3)
Every Ghibli VIN we decoded, spanning model years 2014 through 2024, starts with the same World Manufacturer Identifier:
| WMI | Country | Manufacturer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZAM | Italy | Maserati S.p.A. | All confirmed US-market Ghibli VINs (2014-2024), built at Grugliasco or Mirafiori |
We did not find, and are not listing, any other WMI for the Ghibli. Some general web sources reference other Fiat-group Italian WMIs, but none showed up on an actual decoded Ghibli VIN during this research, so we’re leaving them out rather than guessing. If your Ghibli’s VIN doesn’t start with ZAM, decode the full string with the tool at the top of this page before assuming anything is wrong; it could be a non-US Ghibli, a different Maserati model, or a mismatched title.
How to read a Maserati Ghibli VIN, position by position
Every modern Ghibli uses the 17-character ISO 3779 standard adopted worldwide.
Positions 1 to 3: World Manufacturer Identifier
ZAM on every confirmed Ghibli VIN. Z marks the country of manufacture as Italy under the ISO 3780 country-code table, A identifies the manufacturer group, and M narrows it to Maserati. This block confirms the car came from a Maserati factory in Italy; it doesn’t by itself confirm which model, which the next block handles.
Positions 4 to 8: Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Position 4 and 5 read 57 on every Ghibli VIN we checked, which appears to be a constant model/body code for the sedan. Positions 6 and 7 vary, and one of them turned out to be genuinely useful: position 7 reads T on every all-wheel-drive Q4 VIN we decoded (S Q4, Sport AWD, Modena Q4) and S on every rear-wheel-drive VIN (base Ghibli, GranLusso, most Trofeo cars). That held true across all twelve VINs we checked, spanning 2014 through 2024, so it’s a reliable way to spot Q4 drivetrain from the VIN alone. Position 6 loosely tracks trim generation, we saw R on early (2014-2016) S Q4 cars, X on base RWD trims, Y on later Sport/Modena trims, and Z on Trofeo, though Maserati hasn’t published an official key and we’re not going to invent exact rules that go beyond what we actually observed.
Position 8 was less consistent. It read A on some base and S Q4 VINs, S on Sport and one Trofeo VIN, M on Modena VINs, and T on another Trofeo VIN, without cleanly tracking engine, trim, or model year on its own. Rather than force a table that doesn’t hold up, we’re being upfront: this character most likely encodes an options or restraint-system revision that changed during production, not something a shopper can decode by eye. If you need the exact build, that comes from a Maserati dealer’s parts lookup or the original window sticker.
Position 9: Check digit
The 9th character is a computed checksum, not descriptive data. It runs the other 16 characters through a fixed weighting table and modulo-11 math defined in ISO 3779/FMVSS 565. Change any single character elsewhere in the VIN and the math breaks, which is exactly what NHTSA’s decoder, every state DMV, and this tool use to reject a mistyped or fabricated VIN before returning bad data.
Position 10: Model year
The 10th character maps to model year on a repeating 30-year cycle. Here is the complete table covering the full cycle; the Ghibli’s actual production run only used the years marked below, but we’re not skipping any years in between:
| Char | Year | Char | Year | Char | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2010 | K | 2019 | V | 2027 |
| B | 2011 | L | 2020 | W | 2028 |
| C | 2012 | M | 2021 | X | 2029 |
| D | 2013 | N | 2022 | Y | 2030 |
| E | 2014 | P | 2023 | 1 | 2031 |
| F | 2015 | R | 2024 | 2 | 2032 |
| G | 2016 | S | 2025 | 3 | 2033 |
| H | 2017 | T | 2026 | ||
| J | 2018 |
(I, O, and Q are never used, since they’re easily confused with 1 and 0.) Every year character in this table matched the actual model year returned by NHTSA for the VINs we decoded: E on 2014 cars, F on 2015, G on 2016, H on 2017, J on 2018, K on 2019, L on 2020, M on 2021, N on 2022, P on 2023, and R on 2024, the final model year sold as remaining Ultima-edition stock. Since production ended, you will not encounter an S (2025), T (2026), or later Ghibli. If you see one of those characters on a car being sold as a “Ghibli,” treat it as a red flag and decode the full VIN before trusting the listing.
Position 11: Assembly plant
Position 11 tracks the factory transition cleanly across every VIN we decoded:
| Char | Plant | Confirmed model years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanni Agnelli plant, Grugliasco, Turin, Italy | 2014-2022 |
| X | Mirafiori plant, Turin, Italy | 2023-2024 |
This lines up with what Maserati and Stellantis have said publicly: Ghibli assembly ran at Grugliasco for most of the car’s life, then moved to the larger Mirafiori complex for the final two model years before the Grugliasco site was earmarked for sale and conversion to other uses.
Positions 12 to 17: Serial number
The final six digits are the sequential production number assigned as the specific car came down the line. Combined with the preceding 11 characters, this makes every Ghibli VIN globally unique, so two Modena Q4s built the same week with identical options still carry different numbers here.
Where to find the VIN on a Maserati Ghibli
- Lower-left corner of the windshield, visible through the glass from outside the car
- Driver’s side door jamb sticker (open the door and look at the B-pillar)
- Vehicle title, registration, and insurance card
- Maserati Connect app and any service or warranty paperwork from a dealer
The windshield and door jamb are the fastest to check on a car you’re about to buy; both are required by federal labeling rules and should match exactly. If they don’t match each other, or don’t match the title, treat that as a red flag and decode the VIN with the tool above before going further.
Check Maserati Ghibli recalls and safety information
The Ghibli has been the subject of several NHTSA recall campaigns since launch. Confirmed campaigns pulled directly from NHTSA’s recall database include:
- 18V831000 (2015 Ghibli): fuel system hoses, lines, and fittings could be damaged, raising the risk of a fuel leak.
- 18V173000 (2017 Ghibli): engine control software issue that could cause an unexpected shift into neutral or an engine shutdown while driving.
- 21V872000, Maserati campaign 442/718 (2021-2022 Ghibli, built roughly April to August 2021): fuel line sensor housing could crack and leak fuel, raising engine-bay fire risk; Maserati expanded this recall in April 2024 to cover additional units.
- 25V098000, Maserati campaign 740 (2021-2024 Ghibli): radio module software could prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the center screen, a violation of federal rear-visibility rules; the fix is a software update.
To check your specific car:
- Decode the VIN with the tool at the top of this page to confirm the exact model year and trim.
- Search that VIN directly at NHTSA’s recall lookup.
- Contact a Maserati dealer’s service department to schedule any open campaign repair.
Recall repairs are free regardless of the car’s age, mileage, or how many owners it’s had.
Frequently asked questions
How do I decode a Maserati Ghibli VIN?
Type the 17-character VIN from the windshield, door jamb, or title into the decoder at the top of this page. It returns model year, trim, engine, drivetrain, assembly plant, and any open NHTSA recalls, in a few seconds, with no sign-up required.
Is the “Ghibli” on my VIN the classic car or the modern one?
If the VIN is 17 characters and starts with ZAM, it’s the modern Ghibli (2014-2024, chassis code M157). The original 1967-1973 Ghibli and the 1992-1998 second-generation Ghibli both used pre-standard or non-US chassis numbering and won’t decode through a modern VIN tool. If you’re working with one of those cars, use our classic car VIN decoder guide instead.
Is the Maserati Ghibli still in production?
No. Maserati ended Ghibli production in December 2023 at the Mirafiori plant in Turin. Remaining inventory, including a farewell “Ultima” edition, was sold as new through model year 2024. As of August 2026, no new Ghibli is being built, and Maserati has not brought back the nameplate; the company has said it is developing a new large sedan to eventually replace both the Ghibli and Quattroporte, but that car does not exist yet.
What does a Ghibli VIN starting with ZAM mean?
ZAM is the World Manufacturer Identifier for Maserati S.p.A. in Italy. Every confirmed Ghibli VIN we checked, from 2014 through 2024, starts with this code. It confirms the car was built at a Maserati-assigned plant in Italy; the rest of the VIN narrows down model, year, and engine.
How can I tell if my Ghibli has the Q4 all-wheel-drive system from the VIN?
Check position 7. On every Q4 VIN we decoded, that character reads T. Rear-wheel-drive Ghiblis (including most Trofeo cars) read S in that same spot. This isn’t an official published table from Maserati, but it held true across every real, checksum-valid VIN we tested.
Were diesel or hybrid Ghiblis sold in the US?
No. Maserati offered a 3.0L VM Motori turbodiesel V6 and, later, a 2.0L mild-hybrid Ghibli Hybrid in Europe and other international markets, but neither was certified for US sale. A US-titled Ghibli VIN will decode to either the 3.0L twin-turbo V6 or the 3.8L twin-turbo V8 Trofeo, never a diesel or a hybrid powertrain.
Is the Maserati Ghibli VIN decoder really free?
Yes. VinDecoderPlus decodes every Ghibli VIN free with no account and no credit card. The basic decode covers everything the factory encoded into the VIN itself. A full vehicle history report (accident records, odometer readings, prior ownership, title brands) is available as a paid upgrade if you need one.
Can a Maserati Ghibli VIN be faked or cloned?
The 17 characters themselves can be copied onto a fake plate, but the check digit at position 9 catches most single-character typos or alterations through math alone. If a seller’s windshield VIN and door-jamb VIN match each other but don’t match the title, or if the VIN decodes to a different model year or engine than what’s advertised, treat it as a warning sign. Our guide on how to check if a car is stolen by VIN walks through further verification steps.
Decode any Maserati Ghibli VIN free
Type your 17-character Ghibli VIN into the decoder at the top of this page for an instant, verified breakdown. To go deeper into VIN structure or Maserati’s lineup:
- Maserati VIN decoder hub for the brand-wide guide
- How to read a VIN number for the general ISO standard
- What every character in a VIN means for a position-by-position reference
- VIN decoder vs. vehicle history report for what a decode covers versus what it doesn’t
- Classic car VIN decoder for the original 1967-1973 and 1992-1998 Ghibli and other pre-1981 vehicles
