2021 Nissan Altima Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Nissan Altima, 6% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On two separate occasions, during intermittent weather changes, my vehicle has giving me notice of forward warning collision being disabled or has flashed on my dashboard. Same goes with my rear collision warnings. My car has also force-brake while driving under 30 mph. I don't know if there is a safety issue with the alignment of the radars in the newer models but its caused a fear of driving my family in that car.”
NHTSA complaint #11534274, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera malfunctioned and images were displayed distorted at times or black and blue, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V628000 (Back Over Prevention). …”
NHTSA complaint #11576178, filed 2024-03, 49,000 miles“Rear Crash warning comes on when stopped at light , or when car is put in reverse and nothings there . also wiper refill warning. stays on even when full. Has been reported to dealership more than once also hear clicking at speeds over 50 mph.”
NHTSA complaint #11671215, filed 2025-07“The car rear impact warning comes on when driving this has happened at least 5 times Also the windshield washer fluid light comes on even though the reservoir is full”
NHTSA complaint #11594614, filed 2024-06Related recalls
- 23V628000Sep 8, 2023Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or…Covers: Nissan Altima 2019–2021, Sentra 2020–2021
Related service bulletins
- 10238341Jun 20, 2023RAB WARNING LIGHT ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR DTC B2724-23 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10231430Jan 24, 2023REAR AUTOMATIC BRAKING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND/OR DTC C1B56-04 AND/OR C1B56-97 STORED IN THE ADAS CONTROL UNIT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the…
- 10231429Jan 24, 2023RAB WARNING LIGHT ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR DTC B2724-23 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10218973Aug 17, 2022REAR AUTOMATIC BRAKING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND/OR DTC C1B56-04 OR C1B56-97 STORED IN THE ICC/ADAS2 CONTROL MODULE SERVICE INFORMATION If the customer states the rear…
- 10218755May 19, 2022RAB WARNING LIGHT ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR DTC B2724-23 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states an RAB warning light in the instrument panelâs information display is ON…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Altima
22 complaintsForward collision avoidance
22 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology