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2018 Maserati LevanteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 Maserati Levante, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-347 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 94%Owner complaints42 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage96kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Maserati Levante has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system21
Seats11
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 Maserati Levante recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

94%repaired · 2019 Q3

Structure: frame and members

Recall 18V-347 · May 25, 2018 · 62 vehicles · 58 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Maserati.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Levante year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Levante median. How we score

'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
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  • Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

2018 Maserati Levante safety ratings

2018 Maserati Levante SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Levante owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.…
Complaint 11678575 · Aug 5, 2025 · 170,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11402493 · Mar 11, 2021 · 21,000 miles

Own a 2018 Levante?

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