Maserati Lemon Law Attorney in California

A Maserati is built to be driven, not parked at a service department for weeks at a time. If your Grecale, Levante, Ghibli, GranTurismo or MC20 has a problem the dealer cannot seem to fix, this page is for you.

California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act does not care what badge is on the hood. If a new vehicle has a defect covered by its warranty and the manufacturer cannot repair it after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer must replace it or buy it back. For a high-priced car, the difference between living with the problem and getting your money back is significant. Our Los Angeles lemon law attorney handles Maserati claims throughout California.

Maserati Warranty Coverage and Lemon Law

Maserati's official US site describes its New Vehicle Limited Warranty as 4 years or 50,000 miles. Third-party sources describe that warranty as covering both the overall vehicle and the powertrain for the same period. Maserati does not post the full booklet online, so read the Warranty and Maintenance booklet that came with your car for exact coverage, exclusions and any separate terms for electric Folgore models and their high-voltage batteries.

For lemon law purposes, the key question is simple: did the defect appear, and did you report it to an authorized Maserati dealer, while the vehicle was under warranty? If so, the claim can move forward even if the 4 years or 50,000 miles have since passed.

Maserati also offers a Certified Pre-Owned program. According to Maserati USA, it only accepts vehicles still inside the 4-year/50,000-mile new vehicle warranty and adds coverage for up to 2 years beyond that warranty with unlimited mileage. Because a CPO Maserati carries manufacturer warranty coverage, it can qualify under lemon law. That matters after Rodriguez v. FCA US, the 2024 California Supreme Court decision holding that ordinary used cars sold without the new-car warranty generally do not qualify. We take CPO, demo and dealer vehicles.

Maserati Recalls and Complaints by the Numbers

From our database of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration records for the 2021 and newer model years:

• 13 recall campaigns covering Maserati vehicles
• 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Most common recall areas

Most recalled models

Most common complaint areas

Recent Maserati recalls

• Grancabrio, Granturismo, Grecale: Exterior Lighting (25V722000, 2025-10-23)
• Granturismo: Equipment (25V244000, 2025-04-14)
• Ghibli, Grancabrio, Granturismo, Grecale: Back Over Prevention (25V098000, 2025-02-17)
• Granturismo, Grecale: Back Over Prevention (24V892000, 2024-11-26)
• Granturismo, Nuova Grancabrio: Electrical System (24V679000, 2024-09-12)
• Mc20, Mc20 Cielo: Equipment (24V537000, 2024-07-18)
• Ghibli, Quattroporte: Fuel System, Gasoline (24V269000, 2024-04-15)
• Mc20 Cielo: Structure (23V570000, 2023-08-10)

See every Maserati recall or check your VIN for recalls.

Common Maserati Problems in Recalls and Complaints

Maserati sells far fewer cars than mass-market brands, so its numbers are small. Since the 2021 model year, Maserati has issued 13 recalls, and owners have filed 32 complaints, according to NHTSA recall and complaint data. None of those recalls carried a do-not-drive or park-outside warning, and one was fixed through an over-the-air software update.

The most common recall category is equipment, with 3 recalls. In NHTSA's system, this often covers items like labels and information required by safety rules. Fuel system, exterior lighting and back over prevention follow with 2 recalls each. Back over prevention means the rearview camera and its display. A February 2025 software recall in this category covered the Ghibli, GranCabrio, GranTurismo and Grecale.

On the complaint side, service brakes lead with 7 complaints, then the electrical system with 5. Seat belts, forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control and power train each have 2. When owners report brake problems, they generally describe noise, a pedal that feels wrong, or a brake warning on the dash. Electrical complaints often involve screens, warning lights or a car that will not start.

A low number of complaints does not mean your problem is not real. It may simply mean fewer owners file reports. What counts is your own repair history.

How a Maserati Lemon Law Claim Works

Maserati warranty work is done by authorized Maserati dealers. There are far fewer of them than mainstream brand dealers, so you may have to drive a distance or wait longer for an appointment or parts. Each day the car sits at the dealer for a warranty repair can count toward the 30 days out of service in the lemon law presumption.

Practical steps for Maserati owners:

• Get every repair order. Ask for a printed copy at pickup, including on visits where the dealer found nothing or only performed a recall.
• Check the details. The repair order should state your complaint in your words, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
• Record the problem. If a warning appears or the car behaves oddly, have a passenger take a photo or video, or capture it once you are safely parked.
• Check your booklet.

The presumption applies within 18 months or 18,000 miles when the same defect was subject to repair 4 or more times, or 2 or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, or when the car was out of service more than 30 days total. It is one way to prove a case, not the only one.

In our experience, the most common mistake is waiting too long to take the car in. In our cases, the mileage offset runs from the first visit where you reported the problem, so an early visit can mean a larger refund. Read how the mileage offset is calculated.

Recall-related cases often resolve in about 1 to 3 months from the first call, and litigation takes longer. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Popular Maserati Models We Handle

All counts are since the 2021 model year, according to NHTSA recall and complaint data.

Grecale. Maserati's compact SUV, sold with gas engines and as the electric Folgore. It has 3 recalls and 22 complaints, the most of any Maserati.

Ghibli and Quattroporte. Four-door sport sedans, the Ghibli midsize and the Quattroporte full-size. Each has 5 recalls, and the Quattroporte has 5 complaints.

GranTurismo and GranCabrio. The grand touring coupe and its convertible. The GranTurismo has 5 recalls and 2 complaints, and the GranCabrio has 2 recalls.

MC20 and MC20 Cielo. The mid-engine sports car and its convertible version, with 4 recalls each.

Levante. Maserati's larger SUV, with 3 recalls and 3 complaints.

California Lemon Law for Maserati Owners

The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act protects Maserati owners and lessees in California. If Maserati or its authorized repair facilities cannot fix a warranty defect after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer must repurchase or replace the vehicle (Civil Code 1793.2(d)).

A vehicle is presumed to be a lemon if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired 4 or more times, a defect that could cause death or serious injury was repaired 2 or more times, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs for more than 30 days in total (Civil Code 1793.22). Many vehicles outside that window still qualify while they are under warranty. New, leased, certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles can qualify; ordinary used cars without a new-car warranty generally no longer do after Rodriguez v. FCA US (2024).

What you can recover

• Buyback: your down payment, payments, taxes and fees, minus a mileage offset, with the loan or lease paid off.
• Replacement with a comparable new vehicle.
• Cash and keep: a cash settlement while you keep the vehicle.
• Civil penalty of up to two times your damages if the manufacturer willfully failed to comply (Civil Code 1794(c)).

What it costs

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.

Estimate your refund with the California lemon law calculator, read how a California lemon law attorney can help, or visit our Los Angeles lemon law attorney page. Call 877-536-6620 for a free case review.

Maserati Lemon Law FAQ

Does California lemon law apply to an exotic car like a Maserati?

Yes. Song-Beverly covers new vehicles sold or leased in California with a manufacturer warranty, regardless of price.

My Maserati sat at the dealer for weeks waiting for parts. Does that count?

Days out of service for warranty repairs count toward the 30-day measure in the presumption. In our experience, days waiting for recall parts count too.

Is a Certified Pre-Owned Maserati covered?

It can be. Maserati CPO vehicles carry manufacturer warranty coverage, and our firm takes CPO, demo and dealer vehicles.

What if my problem is not part of any Maserati recall?

A recall is not required. Any defect covered by the warranty that the dealer cannot fix after reasonable attempts can support a claim.

How much will a Maserati lemon law lawyer cost me?

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.

What should I bring to a free case review?

Bring your purchase or lease contract and every repair order you have. If you are missing some, we can request them.