Nissan Altima safety timeline
- 36
- Recalls
- 20
- Investigations opened
- 11
- Investigations closed
- Recall2025 altima
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
- Investigation closed2019 altima
NHTSA closed investigation PE23023
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation closed2020 altima
NHTSA closed investigation PE23023
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation closed2021 altima
NHTSA closed investigation PE23023
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Recall2019 altima
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.
- Recall2020 altima
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.
- Investigation closed2015 altima
NHTSA closed investigation EA19002
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation closed2016 altima
NHTSA closed investigation EA19002
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation closed2017 altima
NHTSA closed investigation EA19002
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation closed2018 altima
NHTSA closed investigation EA19002
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Recall2024 altima
A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2019 altima
NHTSA opened investigation PE23023
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2020 altima
NHTSA opened investigation PE23023
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2021 altima
NHTSA opened investigation PE23023
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Recall2019 altima
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 altima
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 altima
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2018 altima
NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003
Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
- Investigation opened2019 altima
NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003
Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
- Investigation opened2020 altima
NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003
Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
- Investigation opened2021 altima
NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003
Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
- Investigation opened2022 altima
NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003
Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
- Investigation opened2015 altima
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2016 altima
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2017 altima
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2018 altima
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall2019 altima
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.
- Recall2020 altima
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.
- Recall2020 altima
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 altima
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 altima
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.
- Recall2020 altima
Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 altima
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.
- Recall2016 altima
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.
- Recall2017 altima
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.
- Recall2018 altima
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.
- Recall2018 altima
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 altima
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 altima
NHTSA closed investigation PE18013
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation closed2016 altima
NHTSA closed investigation PE18013
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation closed2017 altima
NHTSA closed investigation PE18013
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation closed2018 altima
NHTSA closed investigation PE18013
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation opened2015 altima
NHTSA opened investigation EA19002
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation opened2016 altima
NHTSA opened investigation EA19002
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation opened2017 altima
NHTSA opened investigation EA19002
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation opened2018 altima
NHTSA opened investigation EA19002
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Recall2019 altima
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 altima
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.
- Recall2019 altima
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.
- Recall2015 altima
If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
- Recall2016 altima
If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
- Recall2017 altima
If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2015 altima
NHTSA opened investigation PE18013
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation opened2016 altima
NHTSA opened investigation PE18013
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation opened2017 altima
NHTSA opened investigation PE18013
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Investigation opened2018 altima
NHTSA opened investigation PE18013
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
- Recall2015 altima
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
- Recall2016 altima
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
- Recall2017 altima
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
- Recall2015 altima
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.
- Recall2015 altima
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.
- Recall2016 altima
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.
- Recall2015 altima
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.
- Recall2015 altima
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 altima
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.
- Recall2015 altima
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.
- Recall2015 altima
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.