2017 Maserati Levante recalls and problems

The 2017 Maserati Levante has 3 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Maserati dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Maserati Levante vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Maserati Levante recalls

Recall 17V-161: Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Mar 13, 2017 · 3,291 vehicles affected · Maserati North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Recall 17V-046: Seats, Electrical System

Reported Jan 20, 2017 · 39,381 vehicles affected · Maserati North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Recall 16V-839: Back Over Prevention

Reported Nov 18, 2016 · 7,481 vehicles affected · Maserati North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

2017 Maserati Levante problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	10
Electrical System	4
Unknown or Other	4
Service Brakes	2
Power Train	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Steering	1
Parking Brake	1
Suspension	1
Structure	1
Wheels	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Maserati Levante complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Aug 13, 2024

Iâve 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 Iâm in traffic, or if Iâm slowly going through a yield sign the car will unexpectedly shift into neutral. Iâve tried talking to my local Maserati dealer over the years and all they keep saying is no, you have no open recalls. My car is doing exactly what the recall was for. All I want is a remedy. Iâm getting nowhere, they want to charge me $300 to do diagnostics. My car was manufactured 9/2016 which is of the same time of the…

Suspension · reported Apr 3, 2024

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 proving prior repairs were done. We were deceived into buying this car. If we were not lied to and were told the truth about prior repairs we wouldânt of bought the car. The car is completely totaled now. This is FRAUD

Parking Brake · at 45,000 miles · reported Apr 2, 2024

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 the dealer where the dealer did not provide a clear understanding of what needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Engine · reported Feb 2, 2024

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 surfaces. Although this is a known issue for this model and year, the vin for my specific vehicle shows of no recalls yet the problem persists. I am listing a date of yesterday as this is the most recent occurrence, though I have experienced it for the 2…

Engine · reported Nov 1, 2023

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 dangerous. There are 3-4 other cases (online searching) whose same levante 2017 model had the same issue at very low mileages. The engine on that model is faulty and maserati of north america should be held accountable and recall so that it does not become a…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Maserati Levante have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Maserati Levante: 17V-161 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling), 17V-046 (seats, electrical system), 16V-839 (back over prevention). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Maserati Levante?

Owners report engine problems most often (10 reports), followed by electrical system (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 miles.

Are Maserati recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Maserati dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.