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4 NHTSA recalls on the Maserati MC20. If your MC20 has repeat dealer visits, California lemon law may entitle you to a refund. Free case review.
You spent $220,000 on the Maserati MC20. You chose it because it promised something genuinely different: a mid-engine Italian supercar built in Modena, powered by an engine Maserati designed from scratch — the twin-turbocharged, 621-hp Nettuno V6 with its F1-derived prechamber ignition, a first for any production road car. On a track day or an open canyon road, that promise is largely fulfilled. But back in the real world — in traffic, at the dealer, during the software update — the MC20's compromises become visible.
Four NHTSA recalls in three model years tell a candid story: a fuel line sensor housing that may crack and leak fuel (21V872000), rear brake lights that flicker and confuse following drivers (22V265000), incorrect tire-capacity weight labels (24V537000), and radio software that may block the rearview camera image entirely (25V098000). Across authoritative expert reviews in the UK and US press, three additional themes emerge consistently: an infotainment system sourced from the Stellantis parts bin that is conspicuously below the price point, a Brembo carbon-ceramic brake pedal with a disconcerting dead spot, and interior build quality that multiple experts describe as below Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche 911. The Nettuno V6 is a novel engine whose prechamber injector architecture is unprecedented in production — Maserati dealers are still building service familiarity with it. If you own an MC20 and have experienced repeated dealer visits, software updates that don't hold, or defects your dealer says it cannot replicate, California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act may give you options.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Check engine light on; cylinder misfire warning; rough idle at startup; engine hesitation or stumble under light throttle; intermittent power loss; dealer unable to duplicate during short drive cycle; recurring MIL after reset
Transmission shudder or jerk during low-speed crawling in traffic; abrupt engagement at parking lot speeds; power surge when tip-in from standstill; feels like clutch slipping then grabbing; spiky or jerky acceleration from rest in Comfort mode; difficulty smooth-launching in daily driving
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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
NHTSA Recall 21V872000 confirms the fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel, creating fire risk in the presence of an ignition source — a Catastrophic safety defect by the firm's severity standard. Maserati's remedy is dealer replacement of the sensor housing; if an owner's MC20 was not repaired under this recall and a fuel-related failure later occurred within the warranty period, Song-Beverly (Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2) applies. Owners should verify VIN-specific recall completion at NHTSA.gov.
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.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
NHTSA Recall 22V265000 confirms the 2022 MC20 rear tail lights may flicker, causing other drivers to misread braking intent — a confirmed safety defect under FMVSS 108. The recall remedy is dealer inspection and tail-light replacement at no cost. If an owner experiences recurring brake-light malfunction after the recall repair, additional repair attempts within the warranty period may support a Song-Beverly claim under Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2(d)'s repeat-repair provision.
Dealers will inspect and replace the tail lights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 501.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
NHTSA Recall 24V537000 covers an incorrect Vehicle Capacity Weight label on 2022-2024 MC20 and 2023-2024 MC20 Cielo vehicles — a compliance defect under FMVSS 110. Maserati's remedy is installation of corrected labels at no cost. While a labeling defect is the least severe category of recall, its existence demonstrates Maserati's obligation to correct known compliance failures under warranty. Owners who incur costs related to unaddressed label defects within the warranty period retain California consumer rights.
Dealers will install corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-969-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 730.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
NHTSA Recall 25V098000 confirms the MIA radio software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on 2022-2025 MC20 and 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo vehicles — a confirmed FMVSS 111 rear-visibility safety defect. Maserati's remedy is an OTA update or dealer reflash. If the rearview camera blank-screen recurs after the OTA repair within the warranty period, the repeat-repair pattern under Song-Beverly (Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2(d)) may apply. Document every dealer visit with a written repair order, even for software updates.
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.
Check engine light on; cylinder misfire warning; rough idle at startup; engine hesitation or stumble under light throttle; intermittent power loss; dealer unable to duplicate during short drive cycle; recurring MIL after reset
If the check engine light and misfire recur after two or more dealer visits within the Maserati 4-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty, California Song-Beverly (Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2(d)) may apply — the manufacturer must repair a substantial impairment within a reasonable number of attempts or offer replacement/refund. The novel Nettuno prechamber architecture creates a real risk of 'cannot duplicate' dismissal; documenting every visit with a written repair order is critical.
Pre-chamber injector inspection and cleaning or replacement; coil pack replacement; Maserati factory technical assistance (FTA) call typically required given novel engine architecture; software ECU calibration update may address cold-start hesitation variant
Transmission shudder or jerk during low-speed crawling in traffic; abrupt engagement at parking lot speeds; power surge when tip-in from standstill; feels like clutch slipping then grabbing; spiky or jerky acceleration from rest in Comfort mode; difficulty smooth-launching in daily driving
Transmission shudder/jerk that substantially impairs drivability and persists after multiple dealer visits may support a Song-Beverly claim under the 'substantial impairment of use' standard. If Maserati issues a TCU software calibration and the symptom recurs, document each visit. California courts have held that a recurring drivability defect that the manufacturer's software updates fail to cure may qualify as an unrepaired defect within the meaning of Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2.
TCU (transmission control unit) software calibration update from Maserati; clutch pack inspection if shudder occurs at normal operating temperature; driving mode selection (GT vs. Sport) may partially mitigate — Corsa mode exacerbates; no durable hardware fix confirmed for low-speed shudder characteristic
10.25-inch touchscreen goes black mid-drive; infotainment requires forced restart to restore; navigation freezes; Apple CarPlay / Android Auto drops connection; audio system becomes unresponsive; screen returns to life after several seconds or requires driving at speed; rearview camera image delayed on activation (separate from 25V098 recall)
Infotainment system freeze is a Functional defect under Song-Beverly. While typically not standalone lemon-law grounds, a freeze that also disables the rearview camera (covered by Recall 25V098000) elevates to a safety-relevant impairment. If the dealer performs the OTA update and the freeze recurs, Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2(d)(2)'s two-repair presumption for the same defect may apply. Document every visit with a written repair order.
OTA software update (may partially resolve — see Recall 25V098000 for camera variant); dealer reflash of MIA 2.0 head unit; head unit replacement if freeze persists; dealer may be unable to duplicate intermittent freeze
Brake pedal requires unusually heavy force to initiate stopping; dead spot or spongy feel at top of pedal travel before pads engage; longer than expected stopping distances in normal traffic; brake pedal 'goes really long' like pad knock-off; physical fatigue during extended street driving; CCBS (carbon-ceramic) pads showing uneven wear pattern; brake squeal in cold mornings
A brake system that requires abnormal pedal force to achieve normal stopping distances may constitute a safety defect under Song-Beverly. If a dealer acknowledges the brake pedal characteristic but declines to repair it as 'normal for CCBS,' the owner should document this response and request a second opinion at a different Maserati dealer. Under Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2, a known safety impairment that cannot be corrected after a reasonable number of attempts supports a claim.
Brake pad bedding procedure (OEM-specified warm-up cycles); brake system inspection if dead spot persists after proper bedding; pad replacement if uneven wear confirmed; brake bias adjustment; steel-brake downgrade may be offered by dealer for owners using vehicle primarily on public roads
Electrochromic targa glass panel fails to change opacity on demand; panel stuck in opaque or clear state; wind noise or water ingress around roof seal at highway speed; rattling from roof panel at speed; sunlight-heat discomfort when panel fails to darken; roof seal deterioration noted at seams
Water ingress through a failed roof seal on a carbon-fiber structure can affect the vehicle's electrical systems and interior, elevating a Functional defect to a Drivability/Reliability concern. If the dealer replaces the seal and the leak recurs within the warranty period, Song-Beverly's repeat-repair provisions (Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2(d)) apply. Cielo owners should photograph water ingress locations and preserve all repair orders.
Electrochromic control module or wiring replacement if opacity control fails; roof seal replacement and body shop re-seal for water/wind ingress; glass panel replacement in severe cases; factory technical assistance call likely required
Dead battery after vehicle sits for 3-7 days without driving; warning lights illuminate at startup then clear; Maserati Connect app shows vehicle offline; random feature failures (mirror fold, seat memory) at startup; infotainment requires full reboot after battery low-voltage event; repeated jump-start or dealer battery replacement
A recurring dead-battery defect on a low-mileage, in-warranty supercar that prevents starting the vehicle constitutes a 'substantial impairment of use' under Song-Beverly. If the dealer replaces the battery and the drain recurs, document each visit. California lemon law does not require a safety risk — a pattern of inability to start the vehicle during the warranty period is actionable under Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2.
Battery tender (trickle charger) recommended for storage beyond 7 days; Maserati Connect module sleep-mode update if OTA available; battery replacement if cell damage from deep discharge; parasitic draw diagnostic to identify offending module; dealer may reset telematics module
Interior rattling from dashboard or door cards at highway speed; touchscreen switchgear fails or sticks; carbon fiber trim pieces loose or creaking; wind noise from door seal; paint finish defects on body panels; butterfly door hinge misalignment noted on delivery; shared Fiat/Alfa Romeo switchgear buttons failing prematurely
Build quality defects alone typically do not meet Song-Beverly's 'substantial impairment' threshold. However, if interior rattles, panel misalignment, or switchgear failures cannot be corrected after multiple repair attempts, they combine with other defects (infotainment, brakes, powertrain) to form a pattern of repeated warranty repairs. California courts evaluate the totality of defects and repair attempts — document every visit even for minor issues.
Dealer interior panel re-clip or adhesive; switchgear replacement under warranty; door seal replacement for wind noise; butterfly door hinge adjustment; body shop re-inspection and paint correction for panel fit defects
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 2022-2024 Maserati MC20, and 2023-2024 MC20 Cielo vehicles. The Vehicle Capacity Weight (VCW) on the tire label may state incorrect information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
remedy available
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2022 MC20 vehicles. The brake lights may malfunction by unintentionally flickering due to faulty rear tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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.
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 (Cal. Civ. Code §1790 et seq., law as of 2026) provides some of the strongest vehicle warranty protections in the United States. If you purchased or leased your Maserati MC20 in California, you may have options.
Under Song-Beverly, a manufacturer must repair, replace, or refund a vehicle with a warranty defect that 'substantially impairs' its use, value, or safety — provided the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of repair attempts. The MC20 warranty is 4 years / 50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and powertrain.
California law creates a rebuttable presumption of a reasonable number of attempts when: (a) the same safety defect has been repaired two or more times, or (b) the same defect has been repaired four or more times without success, or (c) the vehicle has been out of service for more than 30 cumulative days. MC20-specific defects most likely to trigger this threshold: the fuel leak (21V872000), the brake-light malfunction (22V265000), the rearview camera software failure (25V098000), and the Brembo brake pedal safety concern. A qualifying owner may be entitled to a vehicle repurchase or replacement, plus incidental damages; the manufacturer bears attorney's fees if you prevail. This is not legal advice — no attorney-client relationship is created. Consult a qualified California consumer rights attorney for your specific situation.
“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.
Most Maserati dealers see only a handful of MC20s per year. Technicians may lack familiarity with the Nettuno V6's pre-chamber injectors, the Tremec TR-9080 DCT, or MIA 2.0 software. If your dealer says 'cannot duplicate':
1. Request a written repair order for every visit — even when nothing was found. Under Song-Beverly, the repair attempt count matters. 'No fault found' still counts.
2. Document the symptom before your visit: video the brake pedal travel, infotainment freeze, or transmission jerk; note date, odometer, and conditions. Email it to your service advisor so it is in the dealer's file.
3. Ask the dealer to contact Maserati North America's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for factory guidance — especially for Nettuno V6 misfires and MIA 2.0 resets. Many dealers will need factory support for the MC20's novel architecture.
4. For safety-related defects (fuel smell, brake failure, camera blank), invoke the open recall by name. Request written confirmation of recall remedy on the repair order even if the dealer believes it was previously completed.
5. Keep all Maserati Connect notifications, OTA update logs, and dealer communications in writing — these are evidence.
6. Return promptly when a symptom recurs. Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2(d) presumes the manufacturer unable to repair after two attempts for a safety defect, or four attempts for other defects. Do not skip visits because the symptom seems minor.
The MC20 represents a genuine engineering achievement — the Nettuno V6's prechamber ignition and the carbon-fiber M240 platform are real, and the car's track credentials are legitimate. But four recalls in three model years, an infotainment system that reviewers across three publications call below the price point, and a brake system that multiple experts describe as the car's primary weakness paint a picture of a first-generation model still being refined. For an owner driving infrequently and otherwise unaffected, these may be minor inconveniences. For an owner facing repeated dealer visits, persistent software failures, or a brake system that doesn't perform safely on public roads, California law exists precisely to help. Document every visit, return when defects recur, and consult counsel if you believe your vehicle has an unresolved warranty defect.
— The Margarian Law team
If your Maserati MC20 or MC20 Cielo has returned to the dealer repeatedly for a fuel leak, camera failure, brake issue, or infotainment freeze, you may have options under California lemon law. Margarian Law has handled thousands of vehicle warranty cases and offers a free case review. No cost to you unless we recover on your behalf.
Yes — as of early 2025, four NHTSA recalls cover the MC20: a fuel line sensor housing crack risk (21V872000, 2022 MY), brake lights that may flicker (22V265000, 2022 MY), an incorrect tire-capacity weight label (24V537000, 2022-2024 MY), and radio software that may block the rearview camera image (25V098000, 2022-2025 MY and 2023-2025 Cielo). Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov to confirm your vehicle's recall status and whether the remedy has been applied.
A black rearview camera screen on the MC20 may be caused by NHTSA Recall 25V098000 — a confirmed software defect in the MIA radio system that prevents the rearview image from displaying. This recall covers 2022-2025 MC20 and 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo vehicles. Maserati's remedy is a free OTA software update or dealer reflash. If the camera blank screen recurs after this update, contact your dealer and document the repeat visit in writing — recurring defects after a recall repair may support a Song-Beverly warranty claim.
Flickering brake lights on a 2022 Maserati MC20 are addressed by NHTSA Recall 22V265000. Faulty rear tail lights may flicker or malfunction, confusing following drivers and violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. Maserati's free remedy is dealer inspection and tail-light replacement as necessary. If brake lights continue to flicker after the recall repair, document the issue at your dealer and request a written repair order — this creates a record of repeat repair attempts that may be relevant under California lemon law.
The MC20 has accumulated four NHTSA recalls across three model years — high for a low-volume exotic. Multiple authoritative expert reviews (Parkers, Evo, Auto Express) document the Brembo carbon-ceramic brake pedal as requiring abnormal force, the MIA 2.0 infotainment as below the price point (shared with Fiat 500 Electric), and interior build quality as below Ferrari and Lamborghini equivalents. NHTSA shows zero formal owner complaints, reflecting the car's ultra-low US volume rather than an absence of issues. Warranty coverage is 4 years / 50,000 miles.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act may entitle you to a vehicle repurchase or replacement if your MC20 has a defect covered by the warranty that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety, and Maserati has had a reasonable number of repair attempts without success. The warranty is 4 years / 50,000 miles. Recurring issues with the recalled rearview camera software, fuel system, or brake system — especially if unresolved after multiple dealer visits — may qualify. Consult a qualified California consumer-rights attorney; this is not legal advice.
Expert automotive press consistently documents the optional Brembo carbon-ceramic brake (CCBS) on the MC20 as having a 'dead spot' or unusual pedal travel before the pads engage — Evo calls it 'the weakest element of the package,' Parkers notes it 'takes a big shove to get the pads moving,' and Auto Express flags 'more pedal travel than we'd like.' CCBs require thermal activation and proper bedding. If your brake pedal feels non-responsive at normal street speeds after proper break-in, report it to your dealer in writing — a safety-impairing brake issue may qualify for Song-Beverly protection if unresolved within the warranty.
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