NHTSA Safety Recalls
Nissan Maxima Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2020, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 15 model years (2000–2020) the Nissan Maxima has 48 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2002 with 9; the cleanest is 2020 with 1.
- Model years
- 15
- Total recalls
- 48
- Worst year
- 2002
- Cleanest year
- 2020
2000–2020
9 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Maxima | 1 | |
| 2019 Nissan Maxima | 1 | |
| 2018 Nissan Maxima | 2 | |
| 2017 Nissan Maxima | 4 | |
| 2016 Nissan Maxima | 8 | |
| 2010 Nissan Maxima | 1 | |
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 1 | |
| 2007 Nissan Maxima | 1 | |
| 2006 Nissan Maxima | 2 | |
| 2005 Nissan Maxima | 2 | |
| 2004 Nissan Maxima | 2 | |
| 2003 Nissan Maxima | 4 | |
| 2002 Nissan Maxima | 9 | |
| 2001 Nissan Maxima | 7 | |
| 2000 Nissan Maxima | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Nissan Maxima
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP8
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE3
- AIR BAGS3
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE3
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION3
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST3
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS3
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.