Model year record

2021 Nissan Altima

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 182 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V628000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
153,376
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-08
Owners notified
2023-10-19

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage 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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V138000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,407
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-04
Owners notified
2021-03-31

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.

Safety risk

A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3417,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking24
Service brakes23
Unknown or other20
Engine1151,000 mi
Steering10
Forward collision avoidance: warnings9
Suspension734,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic644,794 mi
Seats541,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings4
Power train4
Seat belts4
Air bags3
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2
Engine and engine cooling2118,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock2
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2141,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Back over prevention149,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance117,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch12,000 mi
Structure: body12,000 mi
Tires16,000 mi
Visibility: windshield141,000 mi

The 2020 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

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Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.