NHTSA Safety Recalls
Nissan Altima Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2025, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 24 model years (2000–2025) the Nissan Altima has 113 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2013 with 12; the cleanest is 2024 with 1.
- Model years
- 24
- Total recalls
- 113
- Worst year
- 2013
- Cleanest year
- 2024
2000–2025
12 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
What gets recalled most on the Nissan Altima
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS16
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH13
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION7
- SUSPENSION5
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA5
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
- AIR BAGS4
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH4
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL3
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.