Owners of certain Maserati Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio models may be dealing with a recall involving the vehicle’s headlamp adjustment mechanism. The recall will affect more than 10,000 vehicles in the United States. 

But here’s the question many owners really want answered: Does a Maserati Grecale, GranTurismo & GranCabrio headlight recall automatically mean you qualify for a Lemon Law buyback?

Here is what you want to know.

What Is the Maserati Headlight Recall?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some 2024 – 2025 Maserati GranCabrio and GranTurismo vehicles, along with Grecale vehicles, may have been manufactured with access to the horizontal headlamp aim adjustment mechanism.

The production period ended when Maserati changed the manufacturing process. As a result, the adjustment mechanism was no longer accessible in the way that created the problem. 

This might sound like a minor mechanical issue. It is a headlight adjustment mechanism, not an engine failure or transmission problem. But headlights are important safety features. 

The right headlamp aim is important for seeing the road at night. It also makes sure that the headlights are not aimed in a way that creates a hazard for other drivers.

A defect involving headlamp adjustment can become a safety concern. And that is why the issue resulted in a federal safety recall.

Does the Recall Automatically Make the Maserati a Lemon?

No, it does not. A vehicle recall and a Lemon Law claim are two different things.

A recall means the manufacturer has identified a safety defect or noncompliance. It is required to provide a remedy under federal safety regulations. Most recall repairs are performed free of charge through the manufacturer or authorized dealer. 

But a Lemon Law claim involves a vehicle that has a substantial defect that the manufacturer has been unable to repair after a reasonable number of attempts, or a vehicle that has spent a significant amount of time out of service for repairs.

The exact requirements depend on the state’s lemon law.

Having Recall 805 attached to your VIN does not automatically entitle you to a buyback.

When Could the Recall Become Part of a Lemon Law Claim?

If you take your Maserati to the dealership because of the headlight problem, the dealer will perform the recall repair, and the problem is resolved.

But what happens if the defect is not properly repaired, or you repeatedly return to the dealership because the same problem continues?

That could be a different situation. A Lemon Law claim may become a reality when a manufacturer has been given a reasonable opportunity to repair a qualifying defect and the problem remains unresolved.

The fact that the defect involves a safety-related component can make a stronger case on your behalf.

Keep Your Repair Records

If your Maserati is affected by Recall 805, do not toss those repair documents into the glove box and forget about them. Keep everything, including:

• Recall notices
• Repair orders
• Dealer invoices
• Service records
• Emails with the dealership
• Text messages regarding repairs
• Dates the vehicle was brought in
• The number of days the vehicle was unavailable
• Notes about continuing problems

If you’re pursuing a Lemon Law claim, this documentation can become important. A repair order showing that your vehicle was brought in for the same problem multiple times tells a very different story than a single recall repair that successfully fixed the issue.

If you’ve continued experiencing problems after the repair, tell the dealer exactly what is happening and make sure the complaint is documented on the repair order.

You may also want an attorney to review your situation, especially if the vehicle has been repeatedly repaired or has spent significant time out of service.

Talk to a Lemon Law Attorney in California

A Maserati is a major investment. If your vehicle has developed a serious defect and you’ve repeatedly had to return to the dealership, you should not have to guess whether you have legal options.

Recall 805 by itself does not automatically guarantee a Lemon Law buyback. But if the underlying defect continues, repairs are unsuccessful, or your vehicle has spent a long time in the shop, you may want to speak with an experienced Lemon Law attorney. 

At BLVD Law, we will look at what options may be available, including whether a buyback could be the next step. Reach out today and schedule a consultation.