Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Maserati Levante, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system2
- Unknown or other2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Seats1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2018 Maserati Levante failed the safety check 1.11% of the time — 33% less often than the average 2018 passenger car (1.65%). Median odometer at inspection: 41,346 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2018
3,153 new Maserati Levante cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2018; the largest markets were Italy (1,477), Germany (530), the United Kingdom (520).
- Average mass
- 2,262 kg
- Average CO₂
- 260 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 206 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 82% · Petrol 18%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
53 first registered in 2018 are on Dutch roads; 70% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €159,326.
Most common APK defects
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm12
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld8
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage8
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde7
- Band beschadigd3
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht3
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen2
- Band vertoont uitstulping(en)2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
515 cars built in 2018 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 34 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 445 of these cars first registered in 2018 took their annual MOT test. 88% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2018 the figure was 84%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Brakes | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Visibility | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.4% | 1.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
55 2018 cars are on the New Zealand register; 5% arrived as used imports, 93% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Maserati Levante SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 14.4 L/100 km (about 16 mpg US), CO₂ 340 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levante · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.4 | 11.9 | 14.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2018 Maserati Levante.
| 2022708 13 Dec 2022 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the airbag warning labels are located on the headliner under the sun visors. Canadian regulations require information about the ai… |
| 2021460 5 Jul 2021 | Tires Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire inflation pressure label lists the wrong cold tire pressure for the tires. The pressures are below what is recommended fo… |
| 2018294 6 Jun 2018 | Structure Certain vehicles may have incomplete welds on the front subframe due to a manufacturing error. This could cause the welds on the subframe to break, which could … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Maserati told its dealers about the 2018 Maserati Levante: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011979 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11011971 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11010688 | As an essential component in the electrical system in Maserati vehicles, the battery plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable performance and safety. To help maintain battery peak condition, and ensure optimal performance, this bulletin covers important warranty policies, and guidelines for testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of batteries using the new E-XTEQ MAXIMUS battery charger/tester. Please refer to the most recently published BOL Policy and Prior Approval Components List to verify if a BOL Report is required for battery replacement. |
| 11009527 | This technical bulletin provides guidance and additional information on normal shock absorber operations that are often mistakenly identified as defective. It establishes criteria for inspecting and diagnosing shock absorbers for potential leakage to help prevent the unnecessary replacement of non-defective components |
| 11008929 | his bulletin provides some additional important info for servicing/repairing the AWD Transfer Case on certain Maserati vehicles for possible oil leak concerns. |
| 11008927 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible rear exhaust noise anomalies. |
| 11007825 | Rear Camera Foggy Or Missing Image. his technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic information for potential rear camera malfunctions, such as an opaque, distorted, or missing images. The guidance applies to vehicles equipped with either the Surround View system or a standard rear camera. |
| 11007821 | Air Suspension System - Fuse F41 blown This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for Air Suspension system anomalies on Maserati Levante vehicles. |
| 11005389 | MDEVO Release 9.8.1 new features New login interface Active diagnosis introduction for Go direct function (only for BEV vehicles) MY25 version for all vehicles, Hard Reset function (Active Diagnosis), specs update, general improvements. |
| 11004984 | The Rapid Updates (Campaigns) in the list below will be closed starting from July 22, 2024. Claims received after this date will no longer be accepted. |
| 11000727 | The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for managing concerns regarding oil leakage from the side/axle seals of the rear differential. In these cases, it is recommended to replace only the oil seals instead of the entire assembly. This procedure is permitted only for Levante vehicles, both within and beyond the warranty period. BOL opening as Factory Information is required with pictures of the leakage before proceeding with the seal replacement. |
| 11000466 | This Technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible steering wheel vibration when braking. This Bulletin serves as an ADDENDUM to MAS002731 |
| 10252195 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252194 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252192 | Technical Information. |
| 10252190 | Technical Information. |
| 10252189 | Diagnostic Sheet. |
| 10252188 | Technical Information. |
| 10252187 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252186 | Technical Information. |
| 10252185 | Technical Information |
| 10249041 | Diagnostic Sheet for for certain models regarding difficulty with opening the doors |
| 10237990 | Technical Information - Diagnostic guidance to trouble shooting DTC C12900 & 400700 if fault codes are stored in the ECM for iignition control unit. |
| 10237989 | Diagnostic sheet for air suspension system message on the Instument Oanel Ckuster due to blown F41 fuse |
| 10217992 | Technical Information - to provide guidance regarding DTC 620C2F stored in the ASCM ECU and investigate the cause of the DTC. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)