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US recalls (1)
Visibility: glass, side/rear
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (22)
Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Maxima (3 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #35 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 4 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | |
| Back over prevention | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Nissan Maxima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Nissan Maxima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Maxima 3.5 L Automatic (AV-S7) | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
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Explore the API →Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport
Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.