Nissan Altima 2025 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Altima 2025 and 7 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the fewest complaints for the Nissan Altima between 2016 and 2025.

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Nissan Altima 2025

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 26V526000 · 2026-08-13

What happens

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The 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.

Consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 26V526000

Latches and locks
NHTSA campaign 26V023000 · 2026-01-21

What happens

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The 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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 26V023000

Complaints from other owners

7 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

2 with a crash · 4 injuries

Most reported problems on the Nissan Altima 2025

• Brakes (hydraulic): 1 (14% of complaints)
• Service brakes, air: 1 (14% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 1 (14% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 1 (14% of complaints)
• Wheels: 1 (14% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Nissan Altima 2025

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Check the brake fluid level and that the pedal feels firm.
• On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Nissan Altima recalls by year

• 2016 : 4 recalls · 553 complaints
• 2017 : 3 recalls · 391 complaints
• 2018 : 2 recalls · 226 complaints
• 2019 : 7 recalls · 232 complaints
• 2020 : 6 recalls · 179 complaints
• 2021 : 2 recalls · 70 complaints
• 2022 : 0 recalls · 20 complaints
• 2023 : 0 recalls · 29 complaints
• 2024 : 1 recalls · 41 complaints
• 2025 : 2 recalls · 7 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Altima 2025 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Altima 2025. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan Altima 2025?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (hydraulic) (1 of 7 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.