3 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
On certain 2020 Nissan Altima, Maxima and Leaf cars, the rear window glass may not stay securely attached to the body. It can come loose and separate from the car, including while you are driving. Glass that lets go can create a hazard for you and for the drivers behind you, and Nissan says that raises the chance of a crash. Nissan dealers will replace the back window glass at no cost to you.
The pump for the anti-lock brakes — the system that keeps your wheels from locking up in a hard stop — can leak brake fluid onto a small circuit board inside it. Fluid on those electrical parts can cause a short circuit and start a fire. Many of these vehicles were in an earlier recall and still need work. If the ABS warning light stays on more than 10 seconds after starting, Nissan says park outside, away from buildings, and stop driving. Dealers replace the pump unit free.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
The backup camera and display settings can be adjusted so the rear view image no longer appears — and the system keeps that setting the next time you shift into reverse. That means the screen can stay blank when you back up and you cannot see what is behind the vehicle. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal rear visibility rule. A dealer will update the camera settings software for free.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Maxima. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: