2017 Maserati Levante problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Service Brakes (2) · Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:software 2017-03-13 · campaign 17V161000 · 3,291 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or the engine may shut off.
Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust 2017-01-20 · campaign 17V046000 · 39,381 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
Back Over Prevention: Camera System 2016-11-18 · campaign 16V839000 · 7,481 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.
Risk: If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 327.
Service bulletins (113)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-09 · MAS005184 MTB 26-10 · Other
quattroporte / ghibli / levante v6 – thermostat gasket availability this bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on v6 engines installed on quattroporte, ghibli and levante.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-09 · MAS005184 MTB 26-10 · Other
quattroporte / ghibli / levante v6 – thermostat gasket availability this bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on v6 engines installed on quattroporte, ghibli and levante.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-09 · MAS005184 MTB 26-10 · Other
this bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on v6 engines installed on quattroporte, ghibli and levante.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-06 · MAS005111_A MTB 26-06 · Other
maserati coolant fluid color change. the previous pink coolant and the new purple coolant are fully compatible and may be mixed without affecting coolant quality, performance, or system behavior.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · MAS005111 MTB 26-05 · Other
maserati coolant fluid color change from pink to purple.
Wheels 2026-04-16 · MAS005125 DS 26-07 · Other
this diagnostic sheet provides updated diagnostic and repair guidance for a potential wheel hub clicking noise condition on m182 grecale ice vehicles (all model years). the procedures outlined are intended to assist technicians in accurately identifying and correcting axle shaft and wheel hub relate
Showing the 6 most recent of 113 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-05-29 · Wheels“well i drove off lot and dealer didnt put gas in the car so half mile at stop light slowing down and when coming to full stop .then seemed rpm went up a little then just died.put in park and restarted. so turning right to get in gas station the kick panel falls on my feet and leg !! wtf . they already said back up camera was not working and told th…”
2024-08-13 · Unknown Or Other“i’ve owned this car since jan 2021. throughout this time the car will show the exact problems mentioned in the maserati recall 338. the car will shut off while i’m in traffic, or if i’m slowly going through a yield sign the car will unexpectedly shift into neutral. i’ve tried talking to my local maserati dealer over the years and all they keep …”
2024-04-03 · Suspension · 💥 crash“i was driving and i heard a loud noise the axle broke causing me to lose control and crash into 2 park cars. i at first thought i was hit by another car but upon further research i discovered i was not hit. when we purchased the car we were told there were no prior accidents or repairs. the accident revealed various parts of the car to have bondo p…”
2024-04-02 · Parking Brake · 45,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 maserati levante. the contact stated while driving the arrived at a stop sign, the vehicle parking brake would engage randomly. the contact was unsure if any warning lights had been illuminated. the contact mentioned that the failure almost caused her vehicle to be rear-ended during ongoing traffic. the vehicle was taken to …”
2024-02-02 · Unknown Or Other“while driving at low speeds, under 5mph, the car will shift itself into neutral. this happens while slowing, coasting, or slow accelerations. this has caused an immediate safety issue as you lose control of the car, especially when the shift into neutral is a hard shift. this hard shift will cause you to loose traction on wet, icy, or snowy surface…”
2023-11-01 · Engine“on or around 12 october, my levante 2017 with 85 k mileage, started showing check engine light. i called the dealership the next day. the car stalled on the highway 3-5 times before i got to the dealership. i was told that the engine is dead and the car is not drivable anymore. this is a safety issue. stalling on a major highway can be dangerou…”
2023-05-04 · Unknown Or Other“i have owned this car for over 2 years now. it has been plagued with issues with the stop/start feature on the car. when i’m in heavy or slow traffic the car will shut off and may not restart like it’s supposed to. it will sometimes shift into neutral or park and i will have to scramble to press the engine start button then shift the car back int…”
2023-01-18 · Visibility/Wiper“stop during mid high way had to restart multiple times …”
2022-11-04 · Engine“my 2017 maserati levante when it comes to slowing down or stopping it hops in to neutral without any warning …”
2022-05-25 · Unknown Or Other“at slow speeds or when stopped vehicle shifts from drive into neutral by itself. transmission may shift into neutral if the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash. the contact stated that the issues still persist today and have almost caused two accidents.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.