Nissan Recall 16V-636: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Affected: 2016–2017 Nissan Maxima, 2015–2017 Nissan Murano, 2015–2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid. Filed with NHTSA on September 2, 2016, covering about 120,329 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign16V-636 (16V636000)
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Report dateSeptember 2, 2016
Owners notifiedDecember 12, 2016
Vehicles affected120,329
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 16V-636 repair free?

Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 120,329 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.