2021 Nissan Maxima recalls

No safety recalls, 3 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2021 Nissan Maxima in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
3Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Nissan Maxima owner complaints

3 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Electrical System1

Recent complaints

April 23, 2024Engine and Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk and was shaking. The vehicle felt as though the brake pedal was being depressed. The oil light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a catastrophic engine failure. The vehicle was repaired. After driving the vehicle, the vehicle was parked, and his son noticed there was a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle. The vehicle failed to start. The contact checked the oil level and noticed there was no oil. The vehicle was towed back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with starter and an oil gasket failure. Th

June 7, 2021StructureUnknown or Other

Going down a road in Tennessee on my way to my sons house in Fort Campbell. No cars on the road anywhere 545 in the morning and the sun roof explodes out of no where. Parts have been ordered and the car is in my possession till the parts come in so no forms to upload as of yet.

April 1, 2021Electrical System

VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW WITH 4 MILES THEN AFTER 100MILES, THE CD CHANGER DOES NOT WORK AND THERE IS A DELAY IN THE ELECTRONIC COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THE ANLOG TEMP GAUGE IS WORKING BUT THE ELECTRONIC GAUGE DOES NOT COME ON TILL 20-30MINS OF DRIVING.

2021 Nissan Maxima crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Nissan Maxima: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 9.5%.

2021 Nissan Maxima recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2021 Nissan Maxima problems?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine and engine cooling (1 reports), followed by structure.

Is the 2021 Nissan Maxima safe?

The 2021 Nissan Maxima earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Nissan Maxima?

Contact any authorized Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.