Model year 2018 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2018 Maserati Levante: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Maserati Levante at 16 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

16

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Maserati dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Maserati Levante recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Maserati Levante, newest first.

Structure: Frame and members

NHTSA 18V347000 Reported May 25, 2018
Filed by
Maserati North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 369)
Units affected
62 (estimate)
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Maserati Levante fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Maserati Levante EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Levante3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium14/20/16 mpg$5,150548
Levante S3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium14/19/16 mpg$5,150557

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Maserati Levante crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Maserati Levante NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Maserati Levante SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Maserati Levante owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Maserati Levante, most recently on Aug 5, 2025. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Maserati Levante complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system2
Unknown or other2
Seats1
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Maserati Levante model years

Maserati Levante by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 Levante16–18 mpg10—
2023 Levante16–18 mpg11—
2022 Levante16–18 mpg21—
2021 Levante16–18 mpg30—
2020 Levante15–17 mpg02—
2019 Levante15–17 mpg15—
2017 Levante16 mpg418—

All Maserati Levante years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Maserati models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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