The 2017 Maserati Levante has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 50,153 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
SEATS17V0460002017-01-2039,381 affected
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.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 PREVENTION16V8390002016-11-187,481 affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
SERVICE BRAKES
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
PARKING BRAKE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1crashes1injuries
SUSPENSION
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints28
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Maserati Levante as of
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