2022 Maserati MC20 Brake Lights Recall (22V265)
Maserati North America, Inc. · 56 vehicles · Reported April 19, 2022
Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling 56 2022 Maserati MC20 vehicles. The brake lights may malfunction by unintentionally flickering due to faulty rear tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Flickering brake lights may confuse other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V265 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V265000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 501 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 19, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Maserati North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022 Maserati MC20 |
| Units affected | 56 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights |
| Safety risk | Flickering brake lights may confuse other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Maserati MC20 in recall 22V265?
The brake lights may malfunction by unintentionally flickering due to faulty rear tail lights.
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2022 MC20 vehicles. The brake lights may malfunction by unintentionally flickering due to faulty rear tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 MC20 with recall 22V265?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Flickering brake lights may confuse other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Flickering brake lights may confuse other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your MC20 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the brake lights, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V265?
Recall 22V265 covers 56 vehicles: 2022 Maserati MC20.
NHTSA lists 56 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maserati | MC20 |
What is the fix for the MC20 brake lights recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the tail lights, as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the tail lights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 501.
When was recall 22V265 announced?
Maserati North America, Inc. reported recall 22V265 to NHTSA on April 19, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 3, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 19, 2022 | Maserati North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V265000. |
| June 3, 2022 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 54 months ago. If your MC20 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my MC20 is part of recall 22V265?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V265 is open on your MC20, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 MC20 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should MC20 owners do about recall 22V265?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V265000 applies to your MC20.
- Call a Maserati dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any brake lights symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are MC20 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the brakes have been filed since recall 22V265 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.
Can recall 22V265 make my MC20 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 22V265000 does not automatically make your MC20 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
If the 2022 Maserati MC20 brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the MC20 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V265
Is the 22V265000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 3, 2022.
How do I know if my MC20 is part of recall 22V265000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V265000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Maserati. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.