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2017 Maserati Levante S Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Maserati Levante S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Maserati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Maserati Levante S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Maserati Levante S owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Maserati Levante S, describing incidents dated December 3, 2018 to January 22, 2024.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11569430 · Filed February 2, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Maserati Levante S. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the transmission would independently shift to neutral(N) causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. During the failure the driver was able to shift to the park(P) and back to the drive(D) to…
ODI #11398456 · Filed March 1, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI LEVANTE S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
ODI #11155645 · Filed December 3, 2018
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS (5-20 MPH), THE VEHICLE WILL SWITCH OVER TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN . THIS HAVE HAPPEN WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP AND MORE DANGEROUSLY, WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY.

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Transmission May Shift into Neutral

NHTSA #16V936000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported December 28, 2016 · Maserati North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,514 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Maserati campaign 338 · Owners notified January 6, 2017 · Vehicles built July 1, 2016 – December 13, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. The engine software may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, or the engine to shut down, when the vehicle speed is approximately two miles per hour.

Safety consequence

If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 338.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Maserati Levante S. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Maserati Levante S.

Engine and Engine Cooling; Electrical System

ODI #11569430

Incident: January 22, 2024 · Filed: February 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Maserati Levante S. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the transmission would independently shift to neutral(N) causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. During the failure the driver was able to shift to the park(P) and back to the drive(D) to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. No service was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V161000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11398456

Incident: February 27, 2021 · Filed: March 1, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI LEVANTE S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,200.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11155645

Incident: December 3, 2018 · Filed: December 3, 2018

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS (5-20 MPH), THE VEHICLE WILL SWITCH OVER TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN . THIS HAVE HAPPEN WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP AND MORE DANGEROUSLY, WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY.

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