2020 Nissan Maxima recalls and problems

The 2020 Nissan Maxima has 1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

How the 2020 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 24 Maxima model years — 19th most.

1recalls

22complaints

3crashes

0fires

3injuries

23,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Visibility

Sep 22, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V570000 · 150 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance4

Back Over Prevention2

Electrical System2

Latches/locks/linkages2

Unknown or other2

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2020 vs. other Nissan Maxima years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Nissan Maxima have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Nissan Maxima, the latest from Sep 22, 2020 (visibility). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Maxima?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (4), service brakes (4), structure (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.