- Almost 30,000 late-model Maseratis are being recalled due to a problem with the rearview camera.
- Sedans, SUVs, and sports cars built from 2021-25 are affected by a radio glitch.
- Maserati is rolling out an OTA for compatible cars; other models might need a trip to the dealer.
Maserati has announced a recall due to a problem with its backup cameras. And I know what you’re thinking, Maserati’s sales figures are so awful we can really only be talking about a handful of vehicles, right? But it turns out a not insignificant 27,354 vehicles are affected and require a fix.
Strangely, the problem isn’t rooted in the camera itself, but with the radio. Yes, a software bug means the onboard radio might interfere with the signal coming from the backup camera, resulting in the image not appearing on the infotainment display.
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That could be a little inconvenient and make reversing a little more nerve-wracking, particularly on 2022-25 MC20 sports cars, 717 of which are among the models affected by the gremlins. Those things don’t have the best rear visibility, though you could always sit on the sill with the door up like Countach drivers used to.
Other Maseratis caught up in this recall include the open-top MC20 Cielo (396 units), 2023-25 Grecale (8,021), 2024 Granturismo (751), 2024 GranCabrio (71), 2021-24 Levante (10,901), 2021-24 Ghibli (4,721) and 2021-24 Quattroporte (4,721).
The good news is Maserati plans to fix the problem with a simple over-the-air (OTA) software update where possible, so most owners won’t even have to take their cars into the dealership. On cars where that’s not possible, a trip to a service center is necessary because the software will be updated manually by a USB cable.
Maserati isn’t alone in dealing with tech hiccups like this. Just a few months ago, Hyundai had to recall around 226,000 vehicles for faulty backup cameras, and Jaguar Land Rover recently pulled back over 30,000 models for a similar issue. In the middle of 2024, Stellantis recalled 1.16 million Jeep, Chrylser, Dodge, and Ram models, again due to a problem with their reversing camera system and both Tesla and Honda have had issues with theirs.
Maserati itself has issued previous recalls for camera problems, most recently in November 2024 when the park assist software was found to be interfering with the signal, though in that case only 1,710 vehicles were affected.
As cars get more complex and software-driven, these kinds of recalls are becoming more common across the industry, and they could become more problematic for drivers – and their insurance records – as automakers like Jaguar and Polestar shift to designs without a traditional glass rear window.
