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Maserati Levante VIN Check

NHTSA holds 28 owner complaints on the Maserati Levante from 24 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 28 complaints · 24 runs · 2017–2023 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Levante run is ZN661XUA4HX (2017 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 30% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for Levante model years 2017–2024.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Maserati Levante has 24 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 32% of every Levante complaint on file.

FIG.01·Maserati Levante — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
ZN661XUA4HX••••••20172——
ZN661YULXHX••••••20172——
ZN661XUS8HX••••••20172——
ZN661XUS2KX••••••20192——
ZN661XUL7HX••••••20171——
ZN661XUS0HX••••••20171——
ZN661XUA3HX••••••20171——
ZN661YUSXHX••••••20171——
ZN661XUL3HX••••••20171——
ZN661YUS0HX••••••20171——
ZN661ZUM9PX••••••20231——
ZN661YUL4HX••••••201711—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 12 Levante runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 40 Levante VINs so far, most often 2022, 2017, 2019 builds.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Maserati Levante the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2019 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2018 one 1.

FIG.02·Maserati Levante — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20191.354—
20181441
20171.315121
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2019 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2018 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 30% of everything Maserati Levante owners report: Electrical System, 13 of 28 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Maserati Levante — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System13—1
Engine12——
Unknown Or Other91—
Service Brakes3——
Steering2——
Suspension21—
Vehicle Speed Control2——
Power Train1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on the Maserati Levante; the 6 below cover build years 2017 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Maserati Levante — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
25V098000Back Over Prevention:software2021–2024
21V872000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings2021–2022
21V703000Seat Belts2021
19V521000Exterior Lighting:headlights2019
18V347000Structure:frame And Members2018
17V161000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2017
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

25V098000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2021: 4 years on the road before the recall.

The Levante against its rivals

The Levante draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Toyota Highlander 2.9, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.3 and the Hyundai Palisade 4. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Maserati Levante VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Maserati Levante28241.27.1%
Toyota Highlander5,2591,7992.98.3%
Jeep Grand Cherokee25,4764,7625.36.8%
Hyundai Palisade2,43160242.2%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 28 reports on the Maserati Levante, 7.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Maserati Levante — complaint severity
OutcomeMaserati LevanteAll vehicles
Complaints filed281,115,966
Involved a crash2 (7.1%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (3.6%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Maserati Levante share of that is 28 complaints over 24 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Maserati Levante
Recalls13 campaignsFuel economy18 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems28 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space20 cu ftUsed prices252 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2017–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Maserati Levante VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 28 NHTSA complaints from 24 Levante runs and 8 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Levante production run has the most complaints?

ZN661XUA4HX, a 2017 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Levante run has 1.2.

Which Levante years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2018 lightest at 1.

Does the Levante get more complaints than the Toyota Highlander?

No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the Levante against 2.9 for the Toyota Highlander.

How many Levante complaints involve a crash?

7.1% of 28 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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