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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2017 Nissan Maxima recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
2
Complaints
106
Latest campaign
Nov 8, 2019

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic32Nov 8, 2019
19V80700018V60100016V636000
Air bags1–Apr 26, 2016
16V244000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
2Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 8, 2019Latest campaign
Nov 8, 201919V807000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 19V807000
What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V807000 · Nov 8, 2019
Sep 7, 201818V601000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 18V601000
What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V601000 · Sep 7, 2018
Sep 2, 201616V636000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V636000
What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Risk
A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V636000 · Sep 2, 2016
Apr 26, 201616V244000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V244000
What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V244000 · Apr 26, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component106

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
106Complaints filed
8Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
7Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other2826120
Air bags1817312
Structure1716111
Electrical system1110010
Power train1110100
Forward collision avoidance109100
Service brakes109314
Engine88101
Suspension77000
Wheels66100
Steering44100
Vehicle speed control44000
Seat belts44000
Fuel/propulsion system33000
Visibility/wiper33000

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “I am experiencing a severe safety defect regarding the door lock mechanisms on my 2017 Nissan Maxima.”

    Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771157
  • Unknown or other

    “Assessment: The driver reported that the vehicle did not provide any alert prior to the collision. The exact cause of the lack of alert is unknown at this time.”

    Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771247
  • Unknown or other

    “I woke up the morning of 09/30/2026 and took my kids to the bus stop. All the lights on my dash lit up. We were headed out of town for the night so we parked the car and took my husband’s truck. That was at 9:42 am.”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769555

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2017 Nissan Maxima recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Maxima have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Maxima. The most recent, 19V807000 (reported November 8, 2019), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Nissan Maxima recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 3 campaigns. Others: air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Nissan Maxima?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 106 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Nissan Maxima?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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