Nissan Altima Recalls (2021, 2024, 2025)
Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law
The 2021, 2024, 2025 Nissan Altima has 5 recall campaigns for model year 2021 and newer, 0 with a do-not-drive warning, 0 with a park-outside fire warning, and 0 where NHTSA’s filing shows an interim notice or no final fix. Most involve steering (2), air bags (1), body, doors and seats (1). Check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup, and if your Altima keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, it may qualify under California’s lemon law.
What recalls does the Nissan Altima have?
- 2025 Nissan Altima Air Bag Fastener Recall (26V526)
August 12, 2026 · 149 vehicles · Air BagsThe front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge.
- 2025 Nissan Altima Door Latch Recall (26V023)
January 20, 2026 · 26,432 vehicles · Body, Doors and SeatsThe door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge.
- 2024 Nissan Altima Rack and Pinion Recall (23V882)
December 21, 2023 · 5 vehicles · SteeringThe bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Risk: A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge.
- 2021 Nissan Altima Backup Camera Recall (23V628)
September 8, 2023 · 153,376 vehicles · Rearview CameraDamage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary.
- 2021 Nissan Altima Tie Rod Assembly Recall (21V138)
March 4, 2021 · 2,407 vehicles · SteeringThe tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
Risk: A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
Which Altima parts are recalled most?
| Recall area | Campaigns | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 2,412 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 149 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 1 | 26,432 |
| Rearview Camera | 1 | 153,376 |
Which Altima model years have the most recalls?
| Model year | Recalls | Campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 23V628000 (rearview camera), 21V138000 (steering) |
| 2024 | 1 | 23V882000 (steering) |
| 2025 | 2 | 26V526000 (air bags), 26V023000 (body, doors and seats) |
How do I check my Altima for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 5 Nissan Altima campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Nissan dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.
What are Altima owners reporting?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.
| Model year | Complaints | Most reported components |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | Service Brakes (21), Electrical System (20), Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (18) |
| 2024 | 41 | Unknown Or Other (8), Steering (5), Service Brakes (5) |
| 2025 | 7 | Wheels (1), Visibility/Wiper (1), Unknown Or Other (1) |
Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):
The contact rented a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that it felt like the brakes were inoperable. The vehicle was then taken back to the rental car agency.
2021 NISSAN Altima owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11653467
I was driving with my child in the car and the volume on the radio spiked to an extremely high level. This has happened multiple times and the volume control knob is defective so I cannot turn down the volume or the radio off.
2021 NISSAN Altima owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11639436
Yesterday, halfway through the freeway, I stopped speeding up and the troubleshooting lights turned on at the CVT at Lus from Check Engine, I was able to step aside and the transmission box stopped working and I had to request towing service to the dealership and today they called me to tell me they need…
2024 NISSAN Altima owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11634995
Can a recall make your Altima a lemon in California?
A recall alone does not make a Nissan Altima a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.
Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.
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Frequently asked questions about Nissan Altima recalls
How many recalls does the Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer Nissan Altima vehicles as of October 1, 2026. The newest is 26V526000, filed August 12, 2026.
How do I check my Nissan Altima for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any authorized dealer to run it. Not every vehicle of a model year is included in each recall.
Are recall repairs free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. Ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
Can I get a buyback for my Nissan Altima?
Possibly, if a covered defect was not fixed in a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spent a long time out of service. A recall alone is not enough, but repeat repairs or a failed recall fix can support a claim.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA recall and complaint data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.22
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