2018 Nissan Altima Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Altima. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 20V315000May 28, 20201,831,818 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2013–2018

  Reported issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.

  Possible consequence: Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owner’s Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

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• 19V654000Sep 12, 20191,228,830 vehicles potentially affected
  Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
  Covers: Nissan Altima 2018–2019, Infiniti QX30 2018–2019, Nissan Armada 2018–2019 +23 more

  Reported issue: Nissan 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…

  Possible consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

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NHTSA investigations

• AQ22003Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open RecallsOpen · Dec 16, 2022
• EA19002Rear Suspension Control Arm FailureClosed · Jul 29, 2019
• PE18013Rear Suspension Control Arm FailureClosed · Dec 1, 2018

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