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Nissan Maxima recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2020 Maxima model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima recalls | 1 | Visibility: glass, side/rear |
| 2019 Maxima recalls | 1 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2018 Maxima recalls | 2 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip |
| 2017 Maxima recalls | 4 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip |
| 2016 Maxima recalls | 8 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip |
| 2010 Maxima recalls | 1 | Suspension |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Maxima campaigns are:
- Service brakes, hydraulic (9 campaigns)
- Air bags (3 campaigns)
- Back over prevention (2 campaigns)
- Visibility (1 campaign)
- Fuel system, gasoline (1 campaign)
- Suspension (1 campaign)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Nissan recalls.
Nissan Maxima recall questions
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2016 Maxima has the most, with 8 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Nissan Maxima with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.