Nissan Altima: recalls & VIN check
The Altima is a comfortable, high-volume midsize sedan, frequently found used at competitive prices.
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The data below is for a representative 2019model year. Enter the VIN of the exact car you’re looking at for its own decoded specs and recall history — free.
2019 Altima recalls (7)
TIRES
21V169000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
19V316000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
18V922000Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles. The retainer clip connecting the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
19V235000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles. The brake switch bracket may be in the incorrect location, which may cause the brake switch to remain on.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
19V654000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
23V628000Nissan 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."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
25V437000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
2019 Altima crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ratings for the 2019 model year. Trims and options can affect results.
Owner complaints (228)
Owners filed 228 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Nissan Altima. These are unverified owner reports, but recurring themes are worth asking a seller about.
What Ontario buyers should watch on a used Altima
Pay close attention to the CVT transmission's behaviour on the test drive, listening for smooth, consistent power with no whining or hesitation. Confirm maintenance and the recalls below.
Get the full history on a Nissan Altima
Accident & damage records, liens, title brands and odometer history for the exact vehicle.
Recall, rating and complaint data is sourced from NHTSA public databases for a representative 2019 model year and may differ for other years and trims. Ontario VIN Checkis independent and not affiliated with the manufacturer, ServiceOntario or the Government of Ontario. Always verify open recalls and a vehicle’s specific history before purchase.