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NHTSA Recall 16V936000: Software (electrical system)

Maserati North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,514 vehicles. It affects 2017 Maserati Levante S.

1,514
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (January 6)
NHTSA campaign16V936000
Manufacturer campaign338
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE
Report receivedDecember 28, 2016
Owner notificationJanuary 6, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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 risk

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

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V936000

Make and modelModel years
Maserati Levante S2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.