2017 Maserati Levante S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:software 2016-12-28 · campaign 16V936000 · 1,514 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. The engine software may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, or the engine to shut down, when the vehicle speed is approximately two miles per hour.
Risk: If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 338.
Service bulletins (74)
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 74 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-02-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 58,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 maserati levante s. the contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the transmission would independently shift to neutral(n) causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. during the failure the driver was able to shift to the park(p) and back to the drive(d) to correct the failure. the vehicle was taken to the loca…”
2021-03-01 · Engine · 30,200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 maserati levante s. the contact stated while at a standstill, the vehicle loss motive power, without warning. the contact stated that the instrument panel flickered when the vehicle was started. the vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approx…”
2018-12-03 · Unknown Or Other · 8,900 mi“when driving the vehicle at low speeds (5-20 mph), the vehicle will switch over to neutral on its own . this have happen when taking off from a stop and more dangerously, while driving in traffic on the freeway.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.