Nissan Altima recall history
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Nissan Altima, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Nissan Altima, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1993–2025 with 99 recall campaigns and 19952 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2013 (12), 2015 (10), and 2014 (8).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2013 (2967), 2009 (2149), and 2008 (1375).
- Top recall themes: Airbags, Engine and cooling, and Seats and restraints.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Power train, Air bags, Electrical system.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Airbags
8 campaigns · Years: 1994–1995, 2002, 2012–2016These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Engine and cooling
7 campaigns · Years: 2002–2007, 2019–2020These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
Seats and restraints
7 campaigns · Years: 1997, 2000–2001, 2013–2018These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Steering and suspension
7 campaigns · Years: 2006, 2008–2013, 2020–2021, 2024These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Electrical
4 campaigns · Years: 2007–2010, 2013–2014These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Fuel and emissions
4 campaigns · Years: 2002–2003, 2013–2015, 2019These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Other
4 campaigns · Years: 1993–1994, 2009, 2018–2021These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
Brakes
3 campaigns · Years: 1995, 2015, 2019These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Nissan Altima in NHTSA complaint data are Power train, Air bags, Electrical system.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 6 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Back over prevention, Seats. |
| 2024 | 1 | 40 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Power train, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking. |
| 2023 | 0 | 29 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Service brakes. |
| 2022 | 0 | 48 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Engine. |
| 2021 | 2 | 88 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Service brakes. |
| 2020 | 6 | 255 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Steering. |
| 2019 | 7 | 311 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Service brakes. |
| 2018 | 2 | 306 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Electrical system, Air bags. |
| 2017 | 3 | 493 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Air bags, Engine. |
| 2016 | 4 | 766 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Air bags. |
| 2015 | 10 | 1170 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Air bags, Power train. |
| 2014 | 8 | 1374 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Power train, Air bags. |
| 2013 | 12 | 2967 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train, Exterior lighting. |
| 2012 | 4 | 575 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Air bags. |
| 2011 | 1 | 316 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2010 | 3 | 537 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Air bags. |
| 2009 | 4 | 2149 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2008 | 4 | 1375 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Visibility/wiper, Air bags. |
| 2007 | 3 | 595 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension, Service brakes, hydraulic, Power train. |
| 2006 | 3 | 1043 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Engine, Engine and engine cooling. |
| 2005 | 1 | 1360 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Engine and engine cooling, Engine. |
| 2004 | 2 | 334 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Structure:body, Engine. |
| 2003 | 5 | 1099 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 2002 | 5 | 1320 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Structure:body. |
| 2001 | 1 | 202 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 2000 | 1 | 199 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1999 | 0 | 110 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Tires, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc. |
| 1998 | 0 | 141 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Tires, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1997 | 1 | 141 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1996 | 0 | 117 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1995 | 3 | 216 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1994 | 2 | 120 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1993 | 1 | 150 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal, Vehicle speed control. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Latches/locks/linkages , Air bags and Engine and engine cooling
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.