Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Nissan Altima. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
- Summary
- 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 are expected to be mailed September 25, 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.
Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 206
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (7)
7 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 14.3% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 14.3% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 14.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 14.3% |
| Power train | 1 | 14.3% |
| Seats | 1 | 14.3% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 14.3% |
| Structure | 1 | 14.3% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 14.3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 14.3% |
How 2025 compares with other Altima years
Best and worst Altima years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 391 | 3 |
| 2018 | 226 | 2 |
| 2019 | 232 | 7 |
| 2020 | 179 | 6 |
| 2021 | 70 | 2 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 |
| 2023 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024 | 41 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 Nissan Altima 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 31 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 281 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 31 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 38 / 31 | $2,150 | 281 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 36 / 30 | $2,250 | 287 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 25 / 34 / 28 | $2,400 | 317 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2025 Altima for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2025 Nissan Altima FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 26V526000 (air bag), 26V023000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Altima problems?
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (1), Back over prevention (1), Electrical system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Nissan Altima get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 27 city, 38 highway and 31 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2025 Nissan Altima get?
NHTSA rated the 2025 Nissan Altima 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.2% rollover risk).
How does the 2025 Altima compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Nissan Altima model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (70) and the 2017 the most (391). The 2025 drew 7. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.