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Nissan Altima safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Nissan Altima, across all model years. Model hub.
36
Recalls
20
Investigations opened
11
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2025 altima

    Recall 26V023000

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

  2. Investigation closed2019 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23023

    Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

  3. Investigation closed2020 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23023

    Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

  4. Investigation closed2021 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23023

    Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

  5. Recall2019 altima

    Recall 25V437000

    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.

  6. Recall2020 altima

    Recall 25V437000

    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.

  7. Investigation closed2015 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19002

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  8. Investigation closed2016 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19002

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  9. Investigation closed2017 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19002

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  10. Investigation closed2018 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19002

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  11. Recall2024 altima

    Recall 23V882000

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

  12. Investigation opened2019 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23023

    Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

  13. Investigation opened2020 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23023

    Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

  14. Investigation opened2021 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23023

    Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

  15. Recall2019 altima

    Recall 23V628000

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

  16. Recall2020 altima

    Recall 23V628000

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

  17. Recall2021 altima

    Recall 23V628000

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

  18. Investigation opened2018 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003

    Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls

  19. Investigation opened2019 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003

    Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls

  20. Investigation opened2020 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003

    Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls

  21. Investigation opened2021 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003

    Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls

  22. Investigation opened2022 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003

    Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls

  23. Investigation opened2015 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  24. Investigation opened2016 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  25. Investigation opened2017 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  26. Investigation opened2018 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  27. Recall2019 altima

    Recall 21V169000

    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.

  28. Recall2020 altima

    Recall 21V169000

    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.

  29. Recall2020 altima

    Recall 21V138000

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

  30. Recall2021 altima

    Recall 21V138000

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

  31. Recall2020 altima

    Recall 20V685000

    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.

  32. Recall2020 altima

    Recall 20V570000

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

  33. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 20V315000

    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.

  34. Recall2016 altima

    Recall 20V315000

    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.

  35. Recall2017 altima

    Recall 20V315000

    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.

  36. Recall2018 altima

    Recall 20V315000

    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.

  37. Recall2018 altima

    Recall 19V654000

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

  38. Recall2019 altima

    Recall 19V654000

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

  39. Investigation closed2015 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18013

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  40. Investigation closed2016 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18013

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  41. Investigation closed2017 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18013

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  42. Investigation closed2018 altima

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18013

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  43. Investigation opened2015 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19002

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  44. Investigation opened2016 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19002

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  45. Investigation opened2017 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19002

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  46. Investigation opened2018 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19002

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  47. Recall2019 altima

    Recall 19V316000

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

  48. Recall2019 altima

    Recall 19V235000

    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.

  49. Recall2019 altima

    Recall 18V922000

    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.

  50. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 18V915000

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

  51. Recall2016 altima

    Recall 18V915000

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

  52. Recall2017 altima

    Recall 18V915000

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

  53. Investigation opened2015 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18013

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  54. Investigation opened2016 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18013

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  55. Investigation opened2017 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18013

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  56. Investigation opened2018 altima

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18013

    Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

  57. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 17V040000

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

  58. Recall2016 altima

    Recall 17V040000

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

  59. Recall2017 altima

    Recall 17V040000

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

  60. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 16V911000

    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.

  61. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 16V244000

    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.

  62. Recall2016 altima

    Recall 16V244000

    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.

  63. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 16V029000

    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.

  64. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 15V733000

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

  65. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 15V681000

    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.

  66. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 15V486000

    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.

  67. Recall2015 altima

    Recall 15V116000

    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.