Nissan Maxima recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Nissan Maxima, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Sep 22, 2020Crash risk2020 Nissan Altima, 2020 Nissan Leaf, 2020 Nissan Maxima — Visibility
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.
20V570000 · 150 units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Jan 9, 2020Fire risk2003–2008 Infiniti FX35, 2003–2008 Infiniti FX45, 2001–2004 Infiniti I30 and 8 other models — Air Bags
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
20V008000 · 308K units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Nov 8, 2019Fire risk2017–2019 Infiniti QX60, 2016–2018 Nissan Maxima, 2015–2018 Nissan Murano and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
19V807000 · 391K units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Sep 12, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Infiniti Q50, 2018–2019 Infiniti Q60, 2019 Infiniti Q70 and 23 other models — Back Over Prevention
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 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
19V654000 · 1.2M units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Sep 7, 2018Fire risk2017 Infiniti QX60, 2016–2017 Nissan Maxima, 2015–2017 Nissan Murano and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
18V601000 · 215K units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Dec 19, 2016Crash risk2013–2015 Nissan Altima, 2016 Nissan Maxima, 2015–2016 Nissan Rogue — Air Bags
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 Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
16V911000 · 757 units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Sep 2, 2016Fire risk2016–2017 Nissan Maxima, 2015–2017 Nissan Murano, 2015–2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
16V636000 · 120K units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Apr 26, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Chevrolet City Express, 2013 Infiniti JX35, 2014–2017 Infiniti Q50 and 14 other models — Air Bags
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 Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
16V244000 · 3.3M units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Apr 7, 2016Crash risk2016 Nissan Maxima, 2016 Nissan Murano — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 actuator may have a damaged O-ring that may result in a lack of brake fluid pressure.
16V193000 · 13K units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Nov 5, 2015Crash risk2015 Nissan Altima, 2016 Nissan Maxima — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
15V733000 · 119 units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Aug 4, 2015Fire risk2013–2015 Nissan Altima, 2016 Nissan Maxima — Fuel System, Gasoline
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 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.
15V486000 · 47K units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- May 15, 2015Crash risk2003–2005 Infiniti FX35, 2003–2005 Infiniti FX45, 2001 Infiniti I30 and 5 other models — Air Bags
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
15V287000 · 1.1M units · Nissan North America, Inc.
- Sep 16, 2009Crash risk2009–2010 Nissan Altima, 2009–2010 Nissan Maxima — Suspension
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
09V358000 · 26K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Oct 23, 2006Safety2007 Nissan Maxima — Steering
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN 'INTELLIGENT KEY' FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." DURING AN INSPECTION OF SOME VEHICLES AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED WITH THE IGNITION KNOB IN THE "OFF" POSITION BUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
06V402000 · 10K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 13, 2006Crash risk2006 Nissan Altima, 2006 Nissan Maxima — Suspension
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR SUBFRAME MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRACK IN A BRACKET WHICH HOLDS PART OF THE REAR SUSPENSION.
06V046000 · 759 units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 7, 2005Fire risk2004–2006 Nissan Maxima — Seats
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT.
05V512000 · 103K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 26, 2005Crash risk2005 Infiniti FX35, 2005 Infiniti FX45, 2005 Nissan Maxima — Child Seat
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS IN THE REAR SEATS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENT IN THIS STANDARD. THIS MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN ATTACHING SOME CHILD SEATS TO THESE BRACKETS.
05V338000 · 90K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 7, 2004Crash risk2004 Nissan Maxima — Visibility
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SKYVIEW ROOFS, THE GLASS FOR THE ROOF MAY NOT HAVE BEEN QUENCHED PROPERLY AFTER THE FORMING PROCESS, RESULTING IN TEMPER IMBALANCE.
04V326000 · 32K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 17, 2003Crash risk2003 Infiniti G35, 2002–2003 Infiniti I35, 2003 Infiniti M45 and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
03V455000 · 630K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 24, 2002Safety1997–1998 Infiniti I30, 1997–1998 Infiniti Q45, 1997–1998 Nissan Maxima — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
02V171000 · 161K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- May 30, 2002Crash risk2001–2002 Infiniti I30, 2001–2002 Infiniti I35, 2001–2002 Nissan Maxima — Suspension
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) COULD BREAK WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME.
02V146000 · 91K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 12, 2002Crash risk2002 Infiniti I35, 2002 Nissan Maxima — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THE STOPPER FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL PREVENT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. IF THE DRIVER APPLIES OVERLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PUSHING IT TO THE RIGHT, THE PEDAL CAN "OVER TRAVEL" DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE PEDAL STOPPER.
02V043000 · 39K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jan 11, 2002Safety2002 Nissan Maxima — Power Train
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ODOMETER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES REGISTERS DISTANCE IN KILOMETERS INSTEAD OF MILES AS IS SPECIFIED IN THE DESIGN. THE ODOMETER DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL THAT INDICATES "KILOMETERS" OR "KM" AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
02V010000 · 843 units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.