Maserati Levante Problems by Year

We compared every Maserati Levante model year from 2017–2022 using 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 7 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Levante year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2021 and 2022.

4model years
21complaints
7recalls
—worst years
2021, 2022best years

Complaints by model year

20172019202120221551
Owner complaints per model year, Maserati Levante. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20221−25%2Fuel SystemFew
20210−73%3—Average
20195—1ElectricalFew
201715—3EngineLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Levante year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Maserati Levante problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2017
    1152%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2017
    838%
  • Other / not specified
    629%
  • Brakesworst: 2017
    419%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2017
    210%
  • Steeringworst: 2017
    210%
  • Suspensionworst: 2017
    210%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2017
    15%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2017
    15%
  • Body & structureworst: 2017
    15%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2017
    15%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2019
    15%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2019
    15%

Latest Maserati Levante recalls

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-098 · Feb 17, 2025 · 27,354 vehicles

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying.

Remedy: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Pressure sensor

NHTSA recall 21V-872 · Nov 10, 2021 · 409 vehicles

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte, Ghibli, 2021-2022 Levante, and 2022 MC20 vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

NHTSA recall 21V-703 · Sep 10, 2021 · 701 vehicles

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Levante, Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 19V-521 · Jul 11, 2019 · 427 vehicles

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2019 Levante vehicles equipped with full LED headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS). The headlights may be misadjusted above the maximum height allowed, possibly impairing other driver's visibility on the roadway.

Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the headlights, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 17V-161 · Mar 13, 2017 · 3,291 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

All 7 Maserati Levante recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Maserati Levante should you avoid?

None of the Maserati Levante years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Maserati Levante?

2021 has the fewest complaints compared with other Levante years at the same age, followed by 2022. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Maserati Levante problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (11), electrical system (8) and brakes (4). Engine complaints peak in the 2017 model year.

How many recalls has the Maserati Levante had?

7 recalls across 2017–2022. The model year with the most is 2017. See all Maserati Levante recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.