2018 Maserati Levante Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 5, 2025 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Levante years
Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Maserati Levante. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Levante model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 95,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Maserati Levante problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~95,500 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~400 mi
Seats1 · ~170,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~21,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System250%95,500——
Unknown or Other250%400——
Seats125%170,000——
Vehicle Speed Control125%21,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 2 complaints
2018: 1201812021: 2202122025: 120251

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Maserati Levante recalls (1)

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Structure:frame and membersMay 25, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V347000 · 62 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the welds fracture, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2018 Maserati Levante. The contact stated that after parking and occupying the vehicle at her residence inside her garage, the contact noticed smoke and a ball of fire coming from the cup holder console. The contact called 911. The contact stated she did not sustain any injuries…

Electrical System · received Aug 5, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11678575

Was driving 65 in a 65 mph zone. Lightly drizzling. Felt something happen to passenger front tire or suspension. Car spun out of control, rolled and crashed into rocks in NM. Was recently taking my 2019 Maserati Levante in for service and front lower arms were broken. I am at about the same mileage…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 18, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11425358

So u drive the car and the display show, display too hot and than shuts off. Last month i was merging onto a highway, thinking i can join the oncoming traffic with the horsepower and speed i have, my car got stuck at 30mph almost causing an accident. In the middle of the drive without no knowledge…

Electrical System · received Mar 11, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11402493

The right wheel well insert came unscrewed and one of the screws blew the right rear tire as exiting the freeway at about 50 mph

Unknown or Other · received Jul 17, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11111883

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Maserati Levante?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Maserati Levante?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Maserati Levante a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Levante model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.