Model year 2020 · Midsize Cars

2020 Nissan Maxima: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Maxima at 24 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 22 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

24

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Nissan Maxima recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Nissan Maxima, newest first.

Visibility: Glass, side/rear

NHTSA 20V570000 Reported Sep 22, 2020
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PC752)
Units affected
150 (estimate)
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
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Nissan Maxima fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Nissan Maxima EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Maxima3.5L 6-cylCVT (7 modes)Front-Wheel DrivePremium20/30/24 mpg$3,400378

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Nissan Maxima crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Nissan Maxima NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.5%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Nissan Maxima owner complaints

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Maxima, most recently on Sep 14, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Nissan Maxima complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Structure: Body4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Power train3
Electrical system2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Air bags: Sensor: Frontal impact1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Maxima model years

Nissan Maxima by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2023 Maxima24 mpg015/5
2022 Maxima24 mpg055/5
2021 Maxima24 mpg035/5
2019 Maxima24 mpg118—
2018 Maxima25 mpg2365/5
2017 Maxima25 mpg41065/5
2016 Maxima25 mpg81425/5

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Other 2020 Nissan models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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