2018 Maserati Levante problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Seats (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:frame And Members 2018-05-25 · campaign 18V347000 · 62 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. The welds on the front sub frame may be incomplete, which can result in the welds breaking.
Risk: If the welds fracture, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sub frame for incomplete welds, replacing the sub frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 369.
Service bulletins (111)
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 111 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-05 · Seats · 170,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2018 maserati levante. the contact stated that after parking and occupying the vehicle at her residence inside her garage, the contact noticed smoke and a ball of fire coming from the cup holder console. the contact called 911. the contact stated she did not sustain any injuries. no medical attention was required. the contact sta…”
2021-07-18 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“was driving 65 in a 65 mph zone. lightly drizzling. felt something happen to passenger front tire or suspension. car spun out of control, rolled and crashed into rocks in nm. was recently taking my 2019 maserati levante in for service and front lower arms were broken. i am at about the same mileage with the 2019 (35k vs 40k on the 2018). could this…”
2021-03-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 21,000 mi“so u drive the car and the display show, display too hot and than shuts off. last month i was merging onto a highway, thinking i can join the oncoming traffic with the horsepower and speed i have, my car got stuck at 30mph almost causing an accident. in the middle of the drive without no knowledge it wont go more than 30mph and rpm raised to 6 or 7…”
2018-07-17 · Unknown Or Other · 400 mi“the right wheel well insert came unscrewed and one of the screws blew the right rear tire as exiting the freeway at about 50 mph…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.