2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore has 3 recalls and documented software and charging issues. California lemon law help — free case review from Margarian Law.
You paid $121,290 for what Maserati promised was Italy's first mass-market battery-electric SUV — the Folgore name, the trident badge, and the implicit promise of Modena engineering applied to the electric era. The 2024 Grecale Folgore arrived as a dual-motor 550-hp SUV with a 105 kWh battery and 264 miles of claimed range. On paper, a compelling proposition.
What early owners discovered was more complicated. The MIA infotainment system exhibited freeze events and black screens requiring a full power cycle to clear. Maserati's own OTA update mechanism became a liability: when a software push landed during a freeze, some units entered a non-responsive state requiring dealer reflash. Two separate rearview-camera recalls — 24V892000 (CVPAM module) and 25V098000 (radio software, OTA-delivered) — landed within months of US delivery, plus a third recall (25V722000) for missing headlight aim caps. Three recalls in 12 months is a concerning record for any vehicle, let alone one sold in ultra-low US volumes.
Maserati's 264-mile range figure is WLTP — no US EPA rating was published. WLTP routinely overstates real-world US highway range by 15-20%, and the Folgore's 1,500-pound battery and elevated drag erode it further. DC fast charging peaked at 122 kW in press-fleet testing — 19% below the 150 kW ceiling. By early 2026, Maserati cut $40,000 from the MSRP, confirming that US demand fell far short of projections. For California owners who paid original MSRP and have faced recall visits, software failures, or charging shortfalls, Song-Beverly provides a structured legal remedy.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
DC charging slower than expected; charge session caps at 50-125 kW on CCS network; charging takes longer than Maserati states; does not reach 150 kW on public fast chargers; charging session starts then reduces speed; state of charge climbs slowly even on 150 kW+ stations; charger shows lower kW than vehicle spec
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
infotainment screen goes black while driving; touchscreen freezes and stops responding; navigation disappears mid-route; CarPlay/Android Auto drops out; screen requires full power cycle to recover; OTA update starts but system becomes unresponsive; audio cuts out; center display stuck on loading screen; ADAS status overlays gone
tail light out; exterior light warning; reduced rear visibility
range estimate drops faster than expected; battery percentage falls quickly at highway speeds; estimated remaining range much lower than indicated; car shows 80 miles remaining when display projected 150; range anxiety on longer trips; range below 200 miles in real-world mixed driving; worse than advertised even with moderate use
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Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
DC charging slower than expected; charge session caps at 50-125 kW on CCS network; charging takes longer than Maserati states; does not reach 150 kW on public fast chargers; charging session starts then reduces speed; state of charge climbs slowly even on 150 kW+ stations; charger shows lower kW than vehicle spec
Charging speed shortfall below the manufacturer's advertised specification constitutes a potential warranty defect under Song-Beverly if the vehicle consistently and materially fails to achieve the represented DC fast-charge rate in normal use. Owners should document each charging session showing observed peak kW vs. the 150 kW claim, and retain all dealer service records for charging-related complaints. Multiple dealer visits without remedy strengthen a Song-Beverly claim.
No remedy issued as of Jun 30, 2026. Powertrain software updates via OTA or dealer may adjust charge curves. Owner workaround: pre-condition battery to optimal temperature before arriving at a DC fast charger. Use Maserati-recommended charging networks where available.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
This CVPAM software recall (24V892000) covers a failure of the rearview camera display when reversing — a direct FMVSS 111 violation that Maserati acknowledged. Under Song-Beverly, a manufacturer-issued recall is strong evidence the defect existed at the time of sale and impaired the vehicle's use and value. If the CVPAM software update fails to restore camera function, or if camera failures recur after the dealer repair, each subsequent visit counts toward the statutory 'reasonable number of repair attempts' threshold. California owners should retain the recall completion certificate and all related repair orders.
Dealers will update the CVPAM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 761.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
The radio software recall 25V098000 is distinguished from iss-01 by its root cause (head-unit radio software rather than the CVPAM module) and its broad fleet scope (23 Maserati model lines affected). The OTA remedy mechanism is relevant to Song-Beverly claims: if the OTA update fails to install or leaves the infotainment in an impaired state, the vehicle may simultaneously exhibit a safety recall defect AND an infotainment defect — each requiring separate repair attempts. California owners whose vehicles required a dealer visit for this recall should retain the repair order regardless of how briefly the vehicle was in service.
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. Maserati's number for this recall is 740.
infotainment screen goes black while driving; touchscreen freezes and stops responding; navigation disappears mid-route; CarPlay/Android Auto drops out; screen requires full power cycle to recover; OTA update starts but system becomes unresponsive; audio cuts out; center display stuck on loading screen; ADAS status overlays gone
A non-functional or repeatedly malfunctioning infotainment system — including loss of navigation, emergency call capability, and ADAS status displays — constitutes a warranty defect affecting use, value, and safety under Song-Beverly. If the MIA freeze or OTA bricking event recurs after dealer repair attempts (or if a single repair attempt removes the vehicle from service for 30+ days), California lemon-law eligibility may attach. The overlap with recall 25V098000 strengthens the manufacturer-notice argument.
Apply OTA radio software update per recall 25V098000 in a dealer workshop environment. If freeze persists post-update, reflash MIA control module via Maserati MDWA tool. In confirmed brick cases, MIA control unit replacement required.
tail light out; exterior light warning; reduced rear visibility
The headlight aim recall (25V722000) addresses a manufacturing defect — missing adjustment-prevention caps — that allows headlights to be mis-aimed, reducing road illumination and raising crash risk. Maserati's own recall letter confirms they had constructive notice of the defect. Under Song-Beverly, a safety-critical recall repair that is incomplete, delayed by parts availability, or that requires re-repair contributes to the cumulative 'reasonable number of attempts' count. Grecale Folgore owners who experienced reduced-visibility driving before the remedy was performed should note the date of first complaint to their dealer.
Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for thi
range estimate drops faster than expected; battery percentage falls quickly at highway speeds; estimated remaining range much lower than indicated; car shows 80 miles remaining when display projected 150; range anxiety on longer trips; range below 200 miles in real-world mixed driving; worse than advertised even with moderate use
Range shortfall alone typically does not trigger Song-Beverly eligibility unless the manufacturer made a specific written range representation that the vehicle consistently fails to meet in normal use. However, if a Grecale Folgore owner can document through consecutive repair orders that the vehicle's range is materially and consistently below the advertised figure, and the dealer has been unable to remedy it, the pattern may support a warranty-breach argument. Range combined with other recurring defects strengthens an overall Song-Beverly claim.
No software fix addresses the fundamental range delta between WLTP and real-world US highway driving. Maserati may issue powertrain software updates to optimize battery thermal management and regen recuperation efficiency. Owner workarounds: pre-conditioning the battery, reducing highway speeds, and maximizing regenerative braking.
car coasts more than expected when lifting off accelerator; regen braking weak even on highest setting; deceleration changes without touching pedals; one-pedal driving not possible; brake pedal needed even in highest regen mode; regen feels inconsistent between drives; different amount of engine braking each time
Regenerative braking inconsistency is primarily a functional / drivability defect. It becomes legally significant if the regen loss occurs unexpectedly in a manner that affects braking distance and the driver must make sudden harder brake applications — in which case it could support a Safety-level claim. Multiple dealer visits for the same symptom without a permanent fix are the threshold event under Song-Beverly.
Powertrain software update to persist regen settings and calibrate regen torque delivery at higher levels. No remedy issued as of Jun 30, 2026. Owners can attempt manual re-selection of highest regen level at each drive cycle.
car won't start; 12V battery dead after sitting overnight or short period; all electronics dead when entering vehicle; coolant warning or other warning lights before losing power; motive power loss while driving; had to jump-start multiple times; 12V battery replaced but problem recurred; dealer says battery was discharged; losing 12V charge despite regular use
A 12V auxiliary battery that repeatedly drains — leaving the vehicle unable to start or losing power while in use — is a warranty defect affecting safe operation of the vehicle under Song-Beverly. If the condition persists or recurs after one or more dealer repair attempts, California lemon-law eligibility may apply. Owners should retain all repair orders documenting each 12V battery failure, noting both the failure date and repair date to establish the cumulative out-of-service day count.
Replace 12V auxiliary battery; update 12V management software if updated firmware is available. Dealers may also inspect for parasitic draw sources. Issue tends to recur if root software cause is not addressed.
uneven panel gaps; body panels misaligned; interior trim pieces loose or rattle; door seal gaps; wind noise from improperly fitted trim; interior panel clips popping; paint defects or orange peel at delivery; trim pieces not flush; rattles from dash or door cards; quality below expectations for six-figure luxury vehicle
Cosmetic and fit-and-finish defects alone rarely support a Song-Beverly buyback. However, if a Grecale Folgore spends 30 or more calendar days out of service in a 12-month period across all warranty repairs — including panel and trim replacements waiting on Italian-sourced parts — those days count toward the substantial-impairment threshold regardless of the nature of each individual repair. Owners should track every in-service date and out-of-service date on every repair order.
Dealer PDI (pre-delivery inspection) adjustment of panels and trim. Panels and seals may need re-gapping or replacement. Interior trim clips replaced. Dealers may need to order replacement trim panels from Maserati Italy, which extends out-of-service time.
car won't go into Park; park button flashes or doesn't respond; message says vehicle moving too fast even when stopped; park gear won't engage; had to turn off vehicle to force Park; park button flickering; car rolls slightly when in supposed Park; error message about gear shift while sitting still
Failure to engage Park on a vehicle equipped with electronic shift-by-wire is a safety defect — if the vehicle cannot be reliably secured in Park, it creates rollaway risk. A single documented incident combined with dealer acknowledgment and no permanent fix can establish the safety-defect element under Song-Beverly. Owners should request that the dealer write the specific fault code and Park engagement failure on the repair order.
Powertrain control module (PCM) software update. If software update does not resolve, PCM replacement may be required. Workaround: power vehicle off and on to force Park engagement — not a permanent fix.
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
remedy available
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale and 2024 GranTurismo vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist Module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act protects Maserati Grecale Folgore owners when dealers cannot fix recurring defects within a reasonable number of attempts.
THE THRESHOLD: A vehicle is presumed to be a lemon if, within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: (a) four or more repair attempts for the same defect; (b) two or more attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury; or (c) 30 or more cumulative calendar days out of service across all warranty repairs.
HOW THIS APPLIES: Each of the three active recalls (24V892000, 25V098000, 25V722000) is a manufacturer acknowledgment that a defect exists. A recall remedy visit counts as a repair attempt. If your backup camera fails again after the CVPAM software update, that is attempt two on the camera defect — independent of infotainment, 12V, or charging issues that accumulate separate attempts.
THE 30-DAY RULE: Parts for the Folgore are sourced from Maserati's Italian supply chain. Extended waits for MIA control units, trim panels, or headlight components all count toward the 30-day threshold, even across different defects.
WHAT YOU CAN RECOVER: A replacement vehicle or full repurchase of the purchase price minus a mileage offset. Attorney fees are paid by the manufacturer — no out-of-pocket cost for qualified owners.
General information only. Not legal advice. California law as of Jun 30, 2026.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
The Folgore's key defects — MIA freeze events, OTA failures, regen inconsistency, charging throttling — are intermittent. A dealer may close the repair order 'unable to duplicate' (UTD) after a short test drive. Here is how to protect your claim:
1. VIDEO EVERY EVENT. Record the frozen screen, blank camera, or Park failure on your phone. Note the time, date, temperature, and what you were doing. Transfer the video off the vehicle immediately.
2. CALL THE DEALER THE SAME DAY. Even if the defect clears after a power cycle, call and ask to have the event logged as a complaint. A dated complaint entry is your evidence.
3. REQUEST THE MDWA FAULT-CODE LOG. The Maserati MDWA diagnostic tool stores fault codes with timestamps even when the fault is inactive. Ask the technician to pull and print the full fault-code history — not just current codes — and give you a copy.
4. CONFIRM RECALL COMPLETION IN WRITING. Ask your service advisor to confirm in writing that recalls 24V892000, 25V098000, and 25V722000 have been completed on your VIN. If any are open, ensure the repair order documents the work performed.
5. LOG EVERY CHARGING SESSION. For charging shortfall claims, save charger network app logs (ChargePoint, EVgo, IONIQ) showing session peak kW, duration, and start/end SOC.
6. TRACK OUT-OF-SERVICE DAYS. Every day the car sits at the dealer — including time waiting on Italian-sourced parts — counts toward Song-Beverly's 30-day threshold. Write down drop-off and pick-up dates for every visit.
7. ESCALATE IN WRITING. After two UTD outcomes, send a written notice to Maserati North America customer care via certified mail or email with read-receipt, summarizing the defect history and repair attempts.
The 2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore is a genuinely ambitious car from a brand navigating electrification with limited BEV resources. The hardware — 105 kWh battery, dual motors, Italian interior — is impressive. But three recalls in the first year of US production, a documented MIA infotainment freeze pattern, DC charging that underperforms its ceiling, and a 12V drain vulnerability inherited from the ICE platform paint a picture of a vehicle launched before its software maturity matched its ambition. The $40,000 MSRP cut by early 2026 reflects the market's verdict. For California owners who bought at original price and have experienced recall visits or software failures, the recall record establishes manufacturer notice — and Song-Beverly provides a structured path forward.
— The Margarian Law team
If your 2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore has been back to the dealer for a backup camera that keeps failing, a frozen infotainment screen, or a 12V battery that won't hold a charge, you may have options under California's lemon law. Margarian Law has handled thousands of lemon-law cases and offers a free case review.
The 2024 Grecale Folgore is subject to two separate backup camera recalls. Recall 24V892000 (November 2024) covers a software defect in the Central Vision Park Assist Module (CVPAM) that prevents the rearview image from displaying in reverse — an FMVSS 111 violation, remedied by dealer software update. Recall 25V098000 (February 2025) covers a distinct radio head-unit software defect with the same symptom — remedied by OTA or dealer visit. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether both recalls have been completed. If the camera continues to fail after recall repairs, document each recurrence on video and request a dated repair order — repeated failures after a manufacturer-issued recall remedy count toward California's Song-Beverly lemon-law thresholds.
Yes. Electrek's March 2024 press-fleet test documented the MIA infotainment going to black screen mid-drive: 'The software was sometimes a little buggy, lagging or giving a black screen for a second.' Recovering requires a full vehicle power cycle. A more serious scenario: when Maserati's OTA update mechanism pushes software during a freeze, the partial write can leave the MIA module in a non-responsive state, disabling navigation, CarPlay, Android Auto, and ADAS overlays until a dealer reflash via Maserati's MDWA diagnostic tool is performed. If your screen freezes, video it immediately and call the dealer the same day — even if it clears. Each dealer reflash is a repair attempt under Song-Beverly.
The Folgore's theoretical DC ceiling is 150 kW, but Electrek's press-fleet test recorded a peak of 122 kW on a 150-kW-capable IONIQ charger — a 19% gap. The vehicle's 400V Giorgio-derived platform (not 800V like the Porsche Taycan) applies conservative thermal management charge curves, and real-world rates fall further above 50% state of charge or without battery pre-conditioning. CCS handshake compatibility on some public networks also limits peak speed. If your Folgore consistently charges well below 150 kW under optimal conditions — warm battery, low SOC, 150+ kW-capable station — document every session with the charger network's app log (ChargePoint, EVgo, IONIQ show peak kW and session duration). Persistent shortfall below the advertised spec may constitute a warranty defect.
As of mid-2026, the 2024 Grecale Folgore has three active NHTSA safety recalls. 24V892000 (Nov 2024): CVPAM software blocks the backup camera in reverse — FMVSS 111 violation, remedied by dealer software update. 25V098000 (Feb 2025): Radio head-unit software causes the same camera failure via a different code path — FMVSS 111, remedied by OTA or dealer visit. 25V722000 (Oct 2025): Missing headlight aim caps allow mis-aimed headlights — FMVSS 108, remedied by dealer inspection and cap installation. All three have remedies available. Verify your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If the camera continues to fail after recall repairs, or if any remedy required more than one attempt, document it — each attempt counts toward California's Song-Beverly threshold.
Yes — this is a documented Maserati/Stellantis platform pattern. A NHTSA complaint (ODI 11537407) on the 2023 Maserati Grecale describes motive power loss at 45 mph, a tow to the dealer, battery replacement, and then recurrence. In the Folgore BEV, the 12V auxiliary battery is more critical than in ICE cars: it powers all electronics, door locks, HVAC controls, and the HV battery management system. A dead 12V means total vehicle no-start and loss of all safety systems — even with the main battery at full charge. If your Folgore's 12V has been replaced and the problem has recurred, California's Song-Beverly Act addresses precisely this: repeated repair without resolution. Keep every repair order, noting both drop-off and pick-up dates — those out-of-service days count toward the 30-day threshold.
California's Song-Beverly Act creates a lemon presumption within 18 months / 18,000 miles if: (a) four repair attempts for the same defect; (b) two attempts for a defect likely to cause death or injury; or (c) 30+ cumulative days out of service. For Grecale Folgore owners: each recall remedy visit is a repair attempt. A backup camera failure after recall 24V892000's CVPAM fix is attempt two on that defect. If the radio-software OTA under 25V098000 also failed, that is a separate defect with its own attempt count. An infotainment reflash adds another. Italian parts supply chains extend out-of-service time — every dealer day counts toward 30. Qualifying owners may receive a full repurchase or replacement at no attorney cost. Retain every repair order from day one.
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