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Nissan Maxima by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 8 model years of the Nissan Maxima (2016–2023). The 2023 model is rated 24 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 10 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Nissan Maxima years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Maxima | 1 | 24 mpg | 0 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Maxima | 1 | 24 mpg | 0 | 5 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Maxima | 1 | 24 mpg | 0 | 3 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 24 mpg | 1 | 22 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Maxima | 1 | 24 mpg | 1 | 18 | — |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 25 mpg | 2 | 36 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Maxima | 1 | 25 mpg | 4 | 106 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Maxima | 1 | 25 mpg | 8 | 142 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Nissan Maxima recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Nissan Maxima year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 20V570000 — Visibility: Glass, side/rear, reported Sep 22, 2020; model years 2020
- 19V807000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, reported Nov 8, 2019; model years 2016, 2017, 2018
- 19V654000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Sep 12, 2019; model years 2018, 2019
- 18V601000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, reported Sep 7, 2018; model years 2016, 2017
- 16V911000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification, reported Dec 19, 2016; model years 2016
- 16V636000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, reported Sep 2, 2016; model years 2016, 2017
- 16V244000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification, reported Apr 26, 2016; model years 2016, 2017
- 16V193000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, reported Apr 7, 2016; model years 2016
- 15V733000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper, reported Nov 5, 2015; model years 2016
- 15V486000 — Fuel system, gasoline, reported Aug 4, 2015; model years 2016
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Nissan models
Current and recent Nissan models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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