Nissan Altima problems by model year

Every Nissan Altima model year

Nissan Altima recalls

• Recall 26V526000Aug 12, 2026149 vehiclesModel years 2025

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

• Recall 26V023000Jan 20, 202626,432 vehiclesModel years 2025

  Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

• Recall 25V437000Jun 27, 2025443,899 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

• Recall 23V882000Dec 21, 20235 vehiclesModel years 2024

  Risk: A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 23V628000Sep 8, 2023153,376 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

  Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 21V169000Mar 11, 202136,141 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 21V138000Mar 4, 20212,407 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

  Risk: A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 20V685000Nov 5, 20202,214 vehiclesModel years 2020

  Risk: Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 20V570000Sep 22, 2020150 vehiclesModel years 2020

  Risk: Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 20V315000May 28, 20201,831,818 vehiclesModel years 2013–2018

  Risk: Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

• Recall 19V654000Sep 12, 20191,228,830 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

  Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

• Recall 19V316000Apr 18, 2019374 vehiclesModel years 2019

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

• Recall 19V235000Mar 25, 20195,744 vehiclesModel years 2019

  Risk: If the brake switch remains in the ON position, the brake lights will remain illuminated when the brakes are not being pressed, which may confuse other drivers. Additionally, the transmission shift lever may be moved out of the Park position without the brake pedal being pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

• Recall 18V922000Dec 20, 201823,903 vehiclesModel years 2019

  Risk: If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 18V915000Dec 19, 2018341,003 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

  Risk: If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.

• Recall 17V040000Jan 18, 2017341,005 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

  Risk: If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.

• Recall 16V911000Dec 19, 2016757 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

  Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 16V244000Apr 26, 20163,296,947 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

  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.

• Recall 16V029000Jan 22, 2016846,000 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

  Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

• Recall 15V733000Nov 5, 2015119 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 15V681000Oct 20, 2015919 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

  Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

• Recall 15V486000Aug 4, 201546,846 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

  Risk: If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.

• Recall 15V116000Feb 27, 2015625,400 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

  Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

• Recall 14V565000Sep 15, 2014220,423 vehiclesModel years 2013

  Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

• Recall 14V138000Mar 25, 2014989,701 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

  Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology