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Nissan Maxima: recalls and fuel economy

10recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
2with a "park outside" advisory

Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Recall campaigns by model year

20168
20174
20182
20191
20201

Recalls by component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Air Bags2
Visibility1
Back Over Prevention1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost

Model yearFuelCombinedEPA yearly fuel costVersions
2010Premium Gasoline22 MPG$3,7501
2011Premium Gasoline22 MPG$3,7501
2012Premium Gasoline22 MPG$3,7501
2013Premium Gasoline22 MPG$3,7501
2014Premium Gasoline22 MPG$3,7501
2016Premium Gasoline25 MPG$3,3001
2017Premium Gasoline25 MPG$3,3001
2018Premium Gasoline25 MPG$3,3001
2019Premium Gasoline24 MPG$3,4001
2020Premium Gasoline24 MPG$3,4001
2021Premium Gasoline24 MPG$3,4001
2022Premium Gasoline24 MPG$3,4001
2023Premium Gasoline24 MPG$3,4001

Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.

All recall campaigns, newest first

NHTSA 20V570000 · reported 2020-09-22 · model years 2020

Visibility · about 150 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.

Risk: Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall…

NHTSA 19V807000 · reported 2019-11-08 · model years 2016–2018 Park outside

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 391,479 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this…

Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may…

NHTSA 19V654000 · reported 2019-09-12 · model years 2018–2019

Back Over Prevention · about 1,228,830 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are…

Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan…

NHTSA 18V601000 · reported 2018-09-07 · model years 2016–2017 Park outside

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 215,124 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

NHTSA 16V911000 · reported 2016-12-19 · model years 2016

Air Bags · about 757 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant…

Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA 16V636000 · reported 2016-09-02 · model years 2016–2017

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 120,329 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control,…

Risk: A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note:…

NHTSA 16V244000 · reported 2016-04-26 · model years 2016–2017

Air Bags · about 3,296,947 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and…

Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano,…

NHTSA 16V193000 · reported 2016-04-07 · model years 2016

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 12,616 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Murano vehicles manufactured December 17, 2015, to February 11, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to February 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). The ABS…

Risk: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA 15V733000 · reported 2015-11-05 · model years 2016

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 119 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.

Risk: If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

NHTSA 15V486000 · reported 2015-08-04 · model years 2016

Fuel System, Gasoline · about 46,846 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year…

Risk: If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.