The Lemon IndexNissan Maxima recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2023 Nissan Maxima, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 2
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2016–2018 Park outside
These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601.
391,479 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V807000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2016–2017 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
215,124 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V601000
Every recall 26
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2022 · model years 2001–2003
Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers.
375 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22E066000
- Visibility · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
150 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V570000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2001–2003
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.
307,962 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V008000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2016–2018 Park outside
These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601.
391,479 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V807000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2019 · model years 2018–2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
1,228,830 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V654000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2016–2017 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
215,124 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V601000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2016
An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat.
757 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V911000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2016–2017 Hybrid only
The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
120,329 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V636000
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- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2016 · model years 2016–2017
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.
3,296,947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V244000
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2016
The ABS actuator may have a damaged O-ring that may result in a lack of brake fluid pressure.
12,616 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V193000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2015 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
119 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V733000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2015 · model year 2016
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…
46,846 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V486000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2001–2003
Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
1,090,569 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V287000
- Suspension · recall issued Sep 2009 · model years 2009–2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS.
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2000–2002
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2002
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2006 · model year 2007
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 ASSEMBL…
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2000–2001
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Suspension · recall issued Feb 2006 · model year 2006
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.
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2005 · model years 2004–2006
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.
- Child seat · recall issued Jul 2005 · model year 2005
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 REQUIREM…
- Visibility · recall issued Jul 2004 · model year 2004
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.
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2003 · model years 2002–2003
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…
- Suspension · recall issued May 2002 · model years 2001–2002
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.
- Speed control · recall issued Feb 2002 · model year 2002
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.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jan 2002 · model year 2002
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.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Maxima?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Maxima have?
26 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2023, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 48.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most recalls?
The 2002, with 9 campaigns. 2016: 8, 2001: 7, 2017: 4.
What are most Nissan Maxima recalls about?
Airbags: 5 of the 26 campaigns. Then brakes (5) and lights (3).
What is the newest Nissan Maxima recall?
Airbags, filed Aug 2022 (NHTSA 22E066000): Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers.
What is the biggest Nissan Maxima recall?
NHTSA 16V244000 (airbags, Apr 2016) covers 3,296,947 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.
How do I check if my Nissan Maxima has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Nissan dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Nissan Maxima: problems and best years · All Nissan recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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