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Nissan Altima recalls and problems

49 recalls and 14,683 owner complaints for 26 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
49
Complaints
14,683
Crashes reported
689
Fires reported
189

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Nissan Altima by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 Altima272040
2024 Altima1447160
2023 Altima0305120
2022 Altima0325130
2021 Altima2728140
2020 Altima6162155131
2019 Altima7235225130
2018 Altima222611060
2017 Altima3395248240
2016 Altima4556293321
2015 Altima10956465270
2014 Altima81,114528601
2013 Altima122,315639481
2012 Altima4426242260
2011 Altima124211590
2010 Altima3381259370
2009 Altima41,547368212
2008 Altima41,0315413342
2007 Altima34712822162
2006 Altima38244314520
2005 Altima11,0914818620
2004 Altima1276143110
2003 Altima48834113252
2002 Altima51,0472928270
2001 Altima1159222234
2000 Altima1160255210

Most reported Nissan Altima problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train2,145
Engine and Engine Cooling1,876
Air Bags1,747
Structure1,719
Electrical System1,700
Unknown or Other1,476
Engine1,449
Steering1,298
Exterior Lighting1,152
Suspension826

All Nissan Altima recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-526Aug 12, 20262025Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
26V-023Jan 20, 20262025Latches/Locks/LinkagesNissan North America, Inc.
25V-437Jun 27, 20252019–2020Engine and Engine CoolingNissan North America, Inc.
23V-882Dec 21, 20232024SteeringNissan North America, Inc.
23V-628Sep 8, 20232019–2021Back Over PreventionNissan North America, Inc.
21V-169Mar 11, 20212019–2020TiresNissan North America, Inc.
21V-138Mar 4, 20212020–2021SteeringNissan North America, Inc.
20V-685Nov 5, 20202020TiresNissan North America, Inc.
20V-570Sep 22, 20202020VisibilityNissan North America, Inc.
20V-315May 28, 20202013–2018Latches/Locks/LinkagesNissan North America, Inc.
19V-654Sep 12, 20192018–2019Back Over PreventionNissan North America, Inc.
19V-316Apr 18, 20192019Fuel System, GasolineNissan North America, Inc.
19V-235Mar 25, 20192019Exterior LightingNissan North America, Inc.
18V-922Dec 20, 20182019Fuel System, GasolineNissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles.
18V-915Dec 19, 20182015–2017Structure, Latches/Locks/LinkagesNissan North America, Inc.
17V-040Jan 18, 20172015–2017Latches/Locks/LinkagesNissan North America, Inc.
16V-911Dec 19, 20162013–2015Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
16V-244Apr 26, 20162013–2016Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
16V-029Jan 22, 20162013–2015Latches/Locks/LinkagesNissan North America, Inc.
15V-733Nov 5, 20152015Service Brakes, HydraulicNissan North America, Inc.
15V-681Oct 20, 20152013–2015Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
15V-486Aug 4, 20152013–2015Fuel System, GasolineNissan North America, Inc.
15V-116Feb 27, 20152013–2015Latches/Locks/LinkagesNissan North America, Inc.
14V-565Sep 15, 20142013Latches/Locks/LinkagesNissan North America, Inc.
14V-138Mar 25, 20142013–2014Electrical System, Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
13V-158Apr 24, 20132013TiresNissan North America is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima vehicles manufactured March 21, 2012, through March 26, 2013.
13V-069Mar 1, 20132013Air BagsNissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles.
12V-494Oct 10, 20122012–2013Suspension, SteeringNissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012.
12V-055Feb 14, 20122012Air BagsNissan is recalling certain model year 2012 altima and versa vehicles.
11V-408Aug 9, 20112012Air BagsNissan is recalling certain model year 2012 nissan altima vehicles manufactured from june 15, 2011, through june 21, 2011 and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2011, through june 28, 2011…
11V-371Jul 19, 20112011–2012SuspensionNissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan altima sedan vehicles manufactured from april 25, 2011, through june 10, 2011 at the canton, mississippi plant.
10V-401Sep 10, 20102008–2010EquipmentNissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system.
10V-193May 7, 20102010StructureNissan is recalling certain model year 2010 altima vehicles manufactured from april 7, 2010 through april 13, 2010.
09V-358Sep 16, 20092009–2010SuspensionNissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars.
09V-006Jan 9, 20092009StructureNissan is recalling 225 my 2009 altima vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
08V-521Oct 7, 20082007–2008Electrical System, Air BagsNissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles…
08V-464Sep 15, 20082009WheelsNissan is recalling 3,403 my 2009 altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels.
08V-363Jul 31, 20082008SuspensionNissan is recalling 1,018 my 2008 altima vehicles.
07V-599Dec 28, 20072007–2008Electrical SystemOn certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (Bcm) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (Tpms) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with…
07V-527Nov 14, 20072002, 2005–2006Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
07V-267Jun 21, 20072007Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material…
06V-242Jul 7, 20062003–2004Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crank angle sensor is affected by temperature variations.
06V-223Jun 21, 20062006Engine and Engine CoolingCertain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.
06V-046Feb 13, 20062006SuspensionOn certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.
03V-455Nov 17, 20032002–2003Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux…
03V-251Jul 14, 20032002–2003Fuel System, GasolineOn certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri…
03V-084Mar 11, 20032002–2003Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road that could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst.
03V-061Feb 27, 20032002Air BagsOn certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose.
01V-065Feb 23, 20012000–2001TiresVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Nissan Altima?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 Nissan Altima has the most reports (2,315). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 49 safety recalls covering Nissan Altima model years 2000–2021, 2024–2025.

What are the most common Nissan Altima problems?

Owners report power train, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems most often.