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Nissan Altima

34 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V526000·2026-08-12

    Nissan Recalls 2025 Altima Vehicles Due to Air Bag Fastener Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2025 Altima vehicles because incorrect mounting fasteners may prevent front passenger air bags from deploying as intended in a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V023000·2026-01-20

    2025 Nissan Sentra door strikers may fail while vehicle in motion

    Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles because door strikers may have been improperly welded and could break, allowing doors to open while the vehicle is moving. This increases the risk of injury or crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN SENTRA, ALTIMA, KICKS, FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V437000·2025-06-27

    Nissan and Infiniti VC-Turbo engine bearings may cause engine failure

    Nissan is recalling certain 2019-2024 Rogue, Altima, Infiniti QX50 and QX55 vehicles with VC-Turbo engines because engine bearing defects can lead to engine failure and, if the block is breached, an engine fire.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX55, ALTIMA, QX50, ROGUE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V169000·2021-03-11

    Nissan Recalls Altima and Titan Vehicles for Tire Sidewall Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2018-2021 Titan and 2019-2020 Altima vehicles equipped with Continental tires that may have been over-cured, posing a risk of sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN TITAN, ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V138000·2021-03-04

    2020-2021 Nissan Altima tie rod fastener defect may cause steering loss

    Nissan is recalling certain 2020-2021 Altima vehicles because the tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly. This could cause the fastener to detach and result in loss of steering control.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V244000·2016-04-26

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2017 Nissan, Infiniti, and Chevrolet vehicles because the passenger air bag may fail to deploy in a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI, CHEVROLET MURANO HYBRID, QX60 HYBRID, Q50 HYBRID, PATHFINDER HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V029000·2016-01-22

    Nissan Recalls 2013-2015 Altima Vehicles for Hood Latch Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2013-2015 Altima vehicles because the secondary hood latch may fail to engage, allowing the hood to open while driving.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V733000·2015-11-05

    Nissan Recalls 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    Nissan is recalling specific 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles because front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened, which could reduce braking ability.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA, MAXIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V486000·2015-08-04

    Nissan Recalls Altima and Maxima for Fuel Leak Fire Risk

    Nissan is recalling 46,846 Altima and Maxima vehicles because an improperly installed o-ring may cause fuel to leak during a crash, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA, MAXIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V565000·2014-09-15

    Nissan Recalls 2013 Altima Vehicles for Hood Latch Interference

    Nissan is recalling 2013 Altima vehicles because hood latch interference may cause the hood to open while driving, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V069000·2013-03-01

    Nissan Recalls 2013 Models Due to Passenger Airbag Sensor Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles because defective sensors may permanently suppress the passenger airbag.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI LEAF, JX35, ALTIMA, SENTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V408000·2011-08-09

    Nissan Recalls 2012 Altima and NV Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain 2012 Altima and NV vehicles because an incorrectly assembled air bag control unit may prevent air bags from inflating in a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA, NV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V371000·2011-07-19

    Nissan Recalls 2011-2012 Altima Sedans for Transverse Link Bolt Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain 2011-2012 Altima sedans because a transverse link bolt may not be torqued correctly, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V401000·2010-09-10

    Nissan Recalls Vehicles Due to Overheating GPS Battery Fire Risk

    Nissan is recalling specific 2008-2010 models equipped with a Garmin Nuví 750 navigation system because the GPS battery can overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ROGUE, ALTIMA, SENTRA, VERSA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V193000·2010-05-07

    Nissan Recalls 2010 Altima Vehicles for Front Side Member Welding Defect

    Nissan is recalling 113 model year 2010 Altima vehicles because front side member assembly components may not have been welded to specification, potentially affecting crash performance.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10E002000·2010-02-11

    Ride Control Recalls Aftermarket Front Strut Mounts for Missing Weld

    Ride Control is recalling specific aftermarket front strut mounts for Toyota, Lexus, Chevrolet, Geo, and Nissan vehicles because a missing weld could allow the strut to detach.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, LEXUS, CHEVROLET CELICA, ES250, PRIZM, COROLLA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V882000·2023-12-21

    2024 Nissan Altima Recall for Potential Steering Bolt Loosening

    Nissan is recalling approximately 5 certain 2024 Altima vehicles because bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, potentially causing loss of steering control or lock-up. Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly at no cost.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V628000·2023-09-08

    Nissan Altima and Sentra rearview camera harness defect increases crash risk

    Nissan is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles because the rearview camera harness can become damaged, preventing the camera display from working. This reduces rear visibility and increases the risk of crashes when backing.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN SENTRA, ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V685000·2020-11-05

    Nissan Recalls 2020 Altima Vehicles Due to Over-Cured Tires

    Nissan is recalling 2,214 2020 Altima S vehicles because specific Continental tires may be over-cured, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V570000·2020-09-22

    Nissan Recalls 2020 Altima, Maxima, and Leaf for Rear Window Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2020 Altima, Maxima, and Leaf vehicles because the rear window glass may not remain properly secured, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA, MAXIMA, LEAF
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V654000·2019-09-12

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles for Backup Camera Display Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2018-2019 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles because backup camera settings can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI ROGUE SPORT, ARMADA, VERSA, ROGUE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V316000·2019-04-18

    Nissan Recalls 2019 Altima Vehicles Due to Fuel Pump Lock Ring Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2019 Altima vehicles with front-wheel drive and 2.5-liter engines because a fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V235000·2019-03-25

    Nissan Recalls 2019 Altima Vehicles Due to Brake Switch Bracket Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2019 Altima vehicles because a misaligned brake switch bracket may cause brake lights to stay on or allow the vehicle to roll unexpectedly.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V040000·2017-01-18

    Nissan Recalls 2015-2017 Altima Vehicles for Rear Door Latch Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2015-2017 Altima vehicles because improperly routed rear door latch cables may allow doors to open while driving, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V911000·2016-12-19

    Nissan Recalls Altima, Rogue, and Maxima for Air Bag Sensor Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2016 Altima, Rogue, and Maxima vehicles because an incorrect air bag sensor may misclassify front passengers, increasing injury risk in crashes.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA, ROGUE, MAXIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V681000·2015-10-20

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2015 models because a faulty sensor may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX60, PATHFINDER, JX35, ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V116000·2015-02-27

    Nissan Recalls 2013-2015 Altima Vehicles for Hood Latch Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2013-2015 Altima vehicles because the secondary hood latch may fail to engage, allowing the hood to open while driving.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V138000·2014-03-25

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Passenger Airbag Software Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2014 models because software may incorrectly classify an occupied passenger seat as empty, potentially deactivating the airbag.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX60, Q50, LEAF, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V158000·2013-04-24

    Nissan Recalls 2013 Altima Vehicles Due to Spare Tire Pressure Issues

    Nissan is recalling 2013 Altima vehicles because the spare tires may be significantly over- or under-inflated, which could lead to tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V055000·2012-02-14

    Nissan Recalls 2012 Altima and Versa for Side Air Bag Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2012 Altima and Versa vehicles because side curtain air bags may not deploy due to an incorrect propellant mixture, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ALTIMA, VERSA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20255/5

    2 trims tested for 2025; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20245/5

    2 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20215/5

    2 trims tested for 2021; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20205/5

    2 trims tested for 2020; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • EA19002 Engineering Analysis · suspension:rear
  • PE18013 Preliminary Evaluation · suspension:rear
  • EA15003 Engineering Analysis · service brakes, hydraulic
  • PE14014 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
  • DP12004 Defect Petition · power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
  • PE11020 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2009 · steering 858 complaints, median 80,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · powertrain 490 complaints, median 70,800 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · lighting 421 complaints, median 85,000 mi
  • 2005 · body 338 complaints, median 104,704 mi
  • 2008 · body 284 complaints, median 65,000 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

1,274 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.3/5 · 6 complaints
  • 2024: 4.0/5 · 41 complaints · most complained-of: steering
  • 2023: 4.2/5 · 29 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 4.3/5 · 20 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2021: 3.8/5 · 69 complaints · most complained-of: electrical

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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