Maserati 2017 Levante: Engine Shuts Off Risk in Stop-and-Go Traffic
Maserati recalls 2017 Levante vehicles with engine software issue that may cause unexpected neutral shifts or engine shutdowns during slow traffic, requiring free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Maserati is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles due to a software issue that can cause the transmission to shift into neutral or the engine to shut off unexpectedly while driving in stop-and-go traffic. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle loses power unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226192-maserati-2017-levante-engine-shuts-off-risk-in-stop-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226192-maserati-2017-levante-engine-shuts-off-risk-in-stop-and · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V161000
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“Maserati 2017 Levante: Engine Shuts Off Risk in Stop-and-Go Traffic.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226192-maserati-2017-levante-engine-shuts-off-risk-in-stop-and. Based on NHTSA recall #17V161000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V161000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software issue causes the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral or the engine to shut off at slow speeds, like in traffic. This can happen without warning, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Maserati Levante vehicles are affected. Drivers in stop-and-go traffic are most at risk due to potential transmission shifts or engine shutdowns.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Maserati Levante has the software issue. The recall began March 31, 2017, and affects vehicles with this specific engine software problem.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Maserati Customer Service
Call 1-877-696-2737 to get the free software update for your vehicle.
Get Software Update
Dealers will update the engine control module software at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V161000 (March 13, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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