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Fuel System Gasoline Delivery — Fuel Line Sensor Housing Leak — Recall 21V872 (2021-2022)
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
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Maserati Levante: 8 NHTSA recalls — engine stall, camera, seat belt, fuel leak. California owners: know your Song-Beverly rights. Free case review.
You paid six figures for the promise of Italian performance fused with everyday practicality — a Maserati that could take your family to school and then carve a canyon road on the weekend. The Levante's trident badge, Ferrari-built V6, and bespoke interior made that promise feel real. For many owners, it has delivered. But for a significant number, the Levante has revealed a pattern of defects that no luxury SUV buyer should accept: engines that stall without warning at highway speed, transmissions that drop into neutral in traffic, infotainment systems that freeze and impose a 30 mph speed cap during highway merging, and electrical systems that go dark while the vehicle is in motion. The Maserati Levante (M161 platform) sold from 2017 through 2024 accumulated eight separate NHTSA recalls covering every major system — the backup camera, seat belt retractors, the engine ECU, front subframe welds, headlights, and the fuel system. The 2017 model year alone generated 15 owner complaints in the NHTSA database, with engine stall and unexpected neutral-shift complaints filed even after the 17V161000 recall software update was applied. One owner faced a $38,000 engine replacement — sourced from Ferrari's Maranello facility — after a series of documented highway stalls. Another had their 2018 Levante held at the dealer for 40 consecutive days while the infotainment system's thermal-shutdown limp mode was investigated. If your Levante has been back to the dealer repeatedly for any of these issues, California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement. This page documents what the records show.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
engine knocking; engine stalls; sudden loss of power; check engine light; engine failure recall
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
tail light out; exterior light warning; reduced rear visibility
A settled Margarian Law case on this exact model, published with the actual settlement math.
Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
A rearview camera that goes blank in sub-freezing temperatures eliminates a federally mandated visibility aid during reversing — a safety defect under both FMVSS 111 and Song-Beverly. Maserati's remedy was a software update; if the fix failed to permanently resolve the blackout on a specific vehicle and the dealer documented multiple unsuccessful repair attempts, Song-Beverly's reasonable-number-of-attempts presumption applies. Recall 16V839000 covered only 2017 Levantes manufactured July-November 2016.
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.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
Abraded seat wiring can cause a short circuit leading to fire — a Catastrophic risk in the rare worst case, but recall-level severity is correctly Safety because the primary hazard is electrical fire risk rather than guaranteed ignition. Under Song-Beverly, this recall-backed defect establishes manufacturer notice. If a 2017 Levante owner's seat wiring was not repaired prior to sale (used vehicle) or if the dealer repair failed, the owner retains lemon-law rights if the defect recurred within the warranty period.
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.
engine knocking; engine stalls; sudden loss of power; check engine light; engine failure recall
An unexpected shift into neutral at low speed eliminates engine braking on grades and creates a collision risk in stop-and-go traffic — a safety defect. Fifteen NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Levante document this failure pattern, many filed after the recall software update was applied, indicating the fix was not universally effective. Under Song-Beverly, owners who experienced recurring neutral shifts after the 17V161000 repair have a strong basis for a buyback claim: the manufacturer acknowledged the defect, attempted a fix, and the vehicle remained non-conforming.
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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Incomplete front subframe welds can cause the subframe to separate under load, leading to loss of vehicle control — a structural safety defect. Maserati recalled 2018 Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte vehicles for this issue. For Song-Beverly purposes, a structural defect of this nature — discovered during the new-vehicle warranty period and requiring physical subframe repair — constitutes a covered warranty defect. If the vehicle spent extended time at the dealer awaiting repair, that downtime counts toward the 30-day cumulative threshold.
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.
tail light out; exterior light warning; reduced rear visibility
Headlights aimed too high create glare for oncoming traffic and reduce the owner's forward visibility — a safety defect under FMVSS 108. NHTSA Recall 19V521000 covered 2019 Levante vehicles with the full-LED adaptive front lighting system. Under Song-Beverly, any vehicle that returned to the dealer for headlight aim adjustment more than once, or whose headlights reverted to misalignment after dealer correction, may support a lemon-law claim based on the inability to permanently repair a safety-recalled defect.
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. Maserati's number for this recall is 387.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
A seat belt whose automatic locking retractor deactivates early cannot restrain a child safety seat properly, creating a risk of child ejection in a crash. This is among the most serious occupant-protection defects. Maserati's remedy for 21V703000 was retractor replacement. Under Song-Beverly, if a 2021 Levante owner's seat belt was repaired under this recall and the retractor subsequently failed again — or if the vehicle sat at the dealer awaiting parts — those events count toward lemon-law eligibility.
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. Maserati's number for this recall is 434.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A cracked fuel line sensor housing leaking gasoline near heat sources creates a genuine fire risk — one of the few defect categories that properly warrants Catastrophic severity under the brief's guidelines. Maserati recalled 2021-2022 Levantes (along with Ghibli and Quattroporte) for this defect. Under Song-Beverly, any vehicle returned to the dealer for fuel-leak symptoms before or after the recall repair — or whose repair required extended out-of-service time awaiting parts — establishes a warranty defect record that supports a buyback claim.
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. Maserati's number for this recall is 442.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
NHTSA Recall 25V098000 (February 2025) addressed a software defect causing the backup camera image to fail to display — covering 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and other Maserati models. A blank backup camera during reversing is a safety defect and a violation of FMVSS 111. For 2021-2024 Levante owners who experienced blank-camera events prior to the recall remedy, those dealer visits establish a warranty repair record. If the software update does not permanently resolve the failure, Song-Beverly's reasonable-number-of-attempts standard is met.
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.
oil spots under vehicle; low oil pressure warning; engine rattling on cold start; timing chain rattle at idle; cam phaser fault code; oil consumption above spec; engine light on; check engine light P0011 P0012 P0021 P0022 codes; rough idle after cold start; oil leak from rear main seal or camshaft cover
Under Song-Beverly, engine defects that require multiple repair attempts within the warranty period — or a single repair exceeding 30 days out of service — can support a buyback claim. The Ferrari-built V6 oil and timing issues on the Levante often involve extended dealer hold times awaiting parts sourced from Italy, which counts toward the statutory 30-day threshold. Owners who have had recurring cam phaser or oil-leak repairs under the new-vehicle or CPO warranty should preserve all repair orders documenting each visit.
Dealer diagnosis: cam phaser solenoid cleaning or replacement ($800-$1,500); timing chain tensioner replacement ($2,000-$4,500); valve cover gasket replacement; rear main seal replacement. Oil flush and engine flush recommended at each service.
vehicle sagging or sitting low on one corner or all corners; suspension warning light; ride height error message; air compressor running constantly or not at all; harsh or bouncy ride after level change; vehicle unable to raise for off-road mode; error: 'suspension limited'; front or rear end drops overnight
Air suspension failure on a luxury SUV is not merely cosmetic — ride height errors can prevent safe operation and trigger limp modes. When this defect recurs within the factory warranty period and requires three or more repair attempts without resolution, Song-Beverly's presumption of breach applies. The specialized parts and limited US dealer capacity for Maserati air suspension repairs often extend out-of-service time beyond the 30-day cumulative threshold.
Air spring replacement (per corner, $800-$1,200 per air bag); compressor replacement ($1,200-$2,000); valve block replacement ($600-$1,000). Full system reset required with Maserati diagnostic software after any component change.
harsh downshift clunk at 2-3 mph; delayed engagement when selecting drive from park; transmission shudder on light throttle; hard 1-2 upshift; transmission jerking at low speed; delayed downshift on deceleration; slip or flare on kickdown; shudder during torque converter lockup; check engine or transmission warning light; rough cold-start shifts
The 2017 Levante's unexpected neutral-shift defect was recall-acknowledged (17V161000), but owners who experienced recurring shift issues after the recall software update — or who own 2018-2024 Levantes with harsh/delayed shift complaints — have grounds for a Song-Beverly claim if the issue required three or more dealer visits. Transmission defects that cause hesitation, stalling, or loss of drive at speed are treated as safety-class defects under California case law.
TCM software recalibration (Maserati dealer-only); ZF transmission fluid flush and filter service (recommended at 60,000 mi intervals, not listed in Maserati standard maintenance); torque converter replacement if shudder persists; mechatronic unit replacement in severe cases ($3,500-$6,000).
touchscreen freezes and requires hard reboot; navigation system non-responsive mid-drive; screen goes black spontaneously and won't wake; backup camera unavailable while screen is frozen; phone connectivity lost when system reboots; Maserati Connect app unable to connect; system overheating message; audio cuts out during infotainment crash; climate controls unresponsive when screen frozen
When a frozen infotainment screen renders the backup camera inoperative, the defect crosses from Functional to a safety concern — California courts have treated impaired reversing visibility as a safety-class defect. If a Levante owner visited the dealer three or more times for MIA freezes without durable repair, or the vehicle spent cumulative days out of service exceeding the 30-day Song-Beverly threshold, a buyback claim may be viable.
Software updates via dealer (requires Maserati-approved VIDA-equivalent tool); head unit replacement in persistent thermal-failure cases ($2,500-$4,000 parts); 2021+ MY received revised MIA 2.0 firmware. Wireless CarPlay adds a separate failure mode on 2020+ models.
battery dead in the morning after overnight sitting; vehicle won't start after 2-3 days undriven; alarm activates randomly without trigger; all electrical power lost while driving; check engine light and multiple warning lights simultaneously; power windows and accessories malfunction; start-stop system fault codes; water infiltration in battery compartment area; musty odor from battery or footwell area
Repeated battery failure and electrical shutdowns that leave the vehicle inoperable are covered under Song-Beverly if the defect occurs within the warranty period and is not permanently resolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Complete loss of power while driving — documented in multiple NHTSA complaints — elevates this from a nuisance issue to a safety-class defect. Owners should document every dealer visit for no-start, battery, or electrical events.
12V AGM battery replacement ($300-$600 OEM); battery charger / tender recommended for infrequent drivers; body control module or telematics module inspection for abnormal current draw; water seal inspection and repair around battery area; dealer software update for quiescent module shutdown logic.
Apple CarPlay disconnects mid-drive and requires phone re-pairing; CarPlay drops every 5-10 minutes; CarPlay icon disappears from infotainment screen; navigation via CarPlay cuts out on highway; phone charges but CarPlay won't reconnect wirelessly; wired CarPlay works but wireless does not
Wireless CarPlay disconnection alone is unlikely to establish a Song-Beverly claim, but when combined with broader MIA system freeze complaints (iss-12), it strengthens the pattern of recurring infotainment defects. Under Song-Beverly, a series of infotainment-related repair orders — even for different symptoms of the same system — can collectively meet the 'reasonable number of attempts' threshold.
Maserati dealer software update (if available for that firmware version); switching to wired CarPlay as workaround; forgetting and re-pairing device; some owners report improved stability after MIA software updates.
loud brake squeal at low speed; brake squeal when stopping from 30-40 mph; brake pedal vibration or pulsation; brake pads worn unevenly; brake pads worn at 10,000-20,000 miles; brake rotor scored or grooved at low mileage; brake dust accumulation on wheels; brake warning light (pad wear indicator); brakes feel spongy or unresponsive at low speed (see iss-17)
Normal brake wear is not a warranty defect, but premature wear that leaves pads metal-on-metal within the first 20,000 miles — well before any reasonable wear expectation — can constitute a warranty defect under Song-Beverly. If the dealer repeatedly charges for brake service that should be covered under warranty, or if brake non-response (as in ODI 11458327) occurs during the warranty period, the claim is significantly stronger.
Brembo brake pad replacement with OEM or OEM-equivalent compound; rotor resurfacing or replacement; brake bedding procedure (dealer should perform after pad replacement); anti-squeal compound application to backing plates. Performance-grade pad upgrades may reduce squeal in some cases.
vibration or grinding from rear drivetrain; AWD system fault warning; vehicle pulling to one side during acceleration; drivetrain clunk when turning at low speed; rear coupling overheating; AWD disabled / front-wheel-drive-only fallback mode; humming or whirring from rear differential at highway speed
AWD system failure that degrades the vehicle to a front-wheel-drive-only fallback mode during the warranty period is a drivability defect covered under Song-Beverly. If the Q4 coupling fails and requires replacement during the new-vehicle warranty and the problem recurs — or if repair time exceeds 30 cumulative days — owners have a potential buyback claim. The high parts cost ($4,000+) also supports the argument that the vehicle's value was substantially impaired.
Q4 coupling replacement ($2,500-$4,000 parts plus labor); rear differential fluid service (recommended at 30,000-45,000 mi intervals); AWD module calibration via Maserati diagnostic software.
engine shuts off without warning at 60-70 mph; all dash warning lights illuminate simultaneously; loss of power steering while vehicle still moving; vehicle coasts to a stop with no restart; tow truck required after highway stall; engine stall recurs after restart within same trip; loss of airbag, ABS, and brake assist simultaneously with stall; engine cuts off in stop-and-go traffic
Complete engine shutdown at highway speed — with simultaneous loss of power steering and brake assist — is a safety-class defect under Song-Beverly. Even a single occurrence of this defect, if it creates a risk of collision and cannot be replicated by the dealer, does not defeat a lemon-law claim: California law allows owners to document the event through video, tow records, and OBD fault logs. A Levante that has stalled on the highway even once during the warranty period — and that the dealer cannot permanently repair — may qualify for a Song-Beverly buyback.
Engine ECU software update (Recall 17V161000 for 2017 MY); fuel pump inspection and replacement; complete electrical system diagnostic; for 2018+ MY without recall coverage, repair depends on root-cause diagnosis at dealer.
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 2021 Quattroporte, Ghibli, 2021-2022 Levante, and 2022 MC20 vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
remedy available
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
remedy available
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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 available
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.
remedy available
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.
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 is among the strongest vehicle-owner protections in the US. Here is how it applies to the Maserati Levante:
What qualifies: A warranty-covered defect that (1) substantially impairs use, value, or safety; (2) was not fixed after a reasonable number of attempts; and (3) occurred within the warranty period.
The presumption: Four or more visits for the same defect, two or more for a death-or-injury-risk defect, or 30+ cumulative out-of-service days creates a rebuttable presumption of lemon status.
Levante-specific qualifying defects: Highway engine stall (Recall 17V161000 plus post-recall complaints), MIA thermal limp mode (40 days at the dealer, ODI 11402493), two rearview camera recalls (16V839000, 25V098000), and fuel line leak (21V872000) all have documented NHTSA repeat-repair histories.
Recall does not end your rights: A Maserati recall does not bar a Song-Beverly claim. If the remedy failed and you returned to the dealer, those visits count. Owners who received the 17V161000 update but still experienced stalls have a strong posture: manufacturer acknowledged the defect, attempted repair, vehicle remained defective.
Remedy: Maserati must repurchase at full price (less mileage offset) or provide a comparable replacement. Attorney's fees are paid by Maserati if you prevail.
“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 Levante's critical defects — stall, neutral shift, MIA freeze — are intermittent and condition-dependent. Here is your step-by-step plan.
Step 1: Record immediately. Video the dashboard the moment warning lights appear — odometer, clock, sounds. Video of the frozen MIA screen with the time visible establishes date and duration without relying on dealer notes.
Step 2: Pull OBD-II codes before restarting. A Bluetooth reader captures freeze-frame data the vehicle erases on the next ignition cycle. Note all P07xx and P08xx codes for ZF transmission events; cam phaser codes P001x before clearing.
Step 3: Control the repair order. Insist the RO records: (a) your symptom verbatim, (b) mileage and ambient conditions, (c) all fault codes retrieved — even codes cleared without repair, and (d) the test result. 'Unable to duplicate' is not 'No defect' — demand that distinction in writing on every visit.
Step 4: For MIA thermal freeze, note ambient temperature and drive time before onset. The shutdown reproduces most reliably after 30+ minutes above 85°F. Request a dealer road test under those conditions and document the result on the RO.
Step 5: For stall or neutral shift, request a road test at highway speed and in stop-and-go conditions. If refused, note the refusal in writing. Song-Beverly does not require the dealer to replicate the defect — documented visits count.
Step 6: Track cumulative out-of-service days. Request a loaner in writing for any visit over 24 hours. Thirty cumulative days — regardless of loaners provided — triggers Song-Beverly's statutory threshold.
The Maserati Levante's recall record is not the worst among luxury SUVs, but it is notable for two reasons: the breadth of systems involved and the severity of the documented complaints. Eight recalls across camera systems, occupant protection, the engine ECU, chassis structure, lighting, and fuel delivery is a wide footprint for a vehicle that costs over $80,000. More telling are the owner complaints — particularly the 2017 MY's 15 NHTSA filings, the highway stall events, and the documented 40-day dealer hold while an infotainment thermal shutdown was investigated. Italian parts sourcing routinely extends repair times beyond what American owners expect — and beyond the 30-day Song-Beverly threshold. If you own a Levante that has made multiple trips to the dealer for any of the documented issues on this page, a case review is worthwhile.
— The Margarian Law team
If your Maserati Levante has been to the dealer multiple times for engine stall, neutral shifts, infotainment failures, or electrical shutdowns, you may have rights under California's lemon law. Margarian Law has handled thousands of lemon-law cases and offers a free case review — no fee unless you win.
Unexpected engine shutdowns at highway speed are the most serious documented defect pattern for the 2017-2020 Maserati Levante. Fifteen NHTSA complaints for the 2017 model year describe the engine cutting off at speed, simultaneously eliminating power steering and brake boost. Maserati issued Recall 17V161000 to address an engine ECU software bug that caused the transmission to shift into neutral at low speeds, but multiple owners filed complaints after that recall remedy was applied. If your Levante stalled on the highway and the dealer says it 'can't duplicate,' document the event with video, OBD-II fault codes, and tow records — these are critical for a potential Song-Beverly claim.
Yes. NHTSA Recall 17V161000 specifically covers 2017 Maserati Levante vehicles. The defect: an engine software problem causes the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly at slow speeds — stop-and-go traffic, parking lots, and low-speed deceleration. Maserati's remedy was an engine ECU software update performed at no charge. However, multiple NHTSA complaints (including ODI 11569584, 11492225, 11466094) were filed after the recall software was applied, indicating the fix did not permanently resolve the issue for all vehicles. If your 2017 Levante had the recall performed but continued shifting into neutral, Song-Beverly allows you to count those post-recall dealer visits toward the 'reasonable number of attempts' threshold for a buyback claim.
The Maserati Infotainment Application (MIA) system on 2017-2022 Levante models has a documented thermal-shutdown defect. When the processor overheats — most often in hot ambient conditions after 30+ minutes of driving — the screen freezes or goes black. In the most dangerous documented case (NHTSA ODI 11402493, 2018 Levante), the system imposed a 30 mph speed limit during highway merging. The vehicle spent 40 consecutive days at the dealer. When the screen is frozen, the backup camera controlled by the head unit is also inoperative — which overlaps with the rearview camera recall conditions (16V839000, 25V098000). If your Levante has visited the dealer three or more times for infotainment freeze, you may meet Song-Beverly's reasonable-number-of-attempts threshold.
Yes — there are two separate Maserati Levante rearview camera recalls. The first, NHTSA Recall 16V839000, covered 2017 Levante vehicles and addressed the backup camera going blank in sub-freezing temperatures due to the MIA display freezing. The second, NHTSA Recall 25V098000 (February 2025), covered 2021-2024 Levante vehicles and addressed a software defect causing the backup camera display to fail entirely. A vehicle with a blank backup camera violates FMVSS 111 and poses an immediate reversing-visibility hazard. If your Levante's camera was blank before the recall remedy was applied, or if the recall software update did not permanently fix the problem and you returned to the dealer again, those visits count toward Song-Beverly lemon-law eligibility.
New Maserati Levante vehicles are sold with a 4-year / 50,000-mile basic warranty and a 4-year / 50,000-mile powertrain warranty. Certified Pre-Owned Levante vehicles carry an extended warranty of varying terms depending on the selling dealer. Engine oil leaks — including cam phaser solenoid failure, timing chain tensioner wear, and valve cover gasket leaks on the Ferrari-built F160 3.0TT V6 — are covered under the powertrain warranty if they occur within the warranty period and mileage limits. The challenge for Levante owners is parts availability: the F160 engine's components are sourced from Ferrari's Maranello facility, and lead times of three to six weeks are common, which can push repair time past Song-Beverly's 30-day cumulative out-of-service threshold. If your Levante spent more than 30 cumulative days at the dealer for engine-related repairs during the warranty period, that alone may support a lemon-law claim.
Multiple NHTSA complaints for the Maserati Levante document complete electrical shutdowns while driving — all lights and warning indicators illuminating simultaneously, loss of power steering and engine control, and the vehicle coasting to a stop (ODI 11399009, 11338542, 11596157). Chronic dead-battery events and random alarm activations at night are also documented (ODI 11302618). Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, a vehicle that loses all electrical power while in motion is experiencing a safety-class defect. If your Levante has been to the dealer two or more times for a stall or complete power-loss event, or if the electrical system failure has left you stranded and the dealer cannot permanently fix it, Song-Beverly's presumption of lemon status may apply. The 30-day cumulative out-of-service threshold is frequently met on Levante electrical repairs, given parts sourcing delays.
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