Recall 20V315000: 2013–2018 Nissan Altima

Report received

May 28, 2020

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected

1,831,818vehicles

Model years

2013–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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 were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Nissan Altima2,313 complaints
• 2014 Nissan Altima1,114 complaints
• 2015 Nissan Altima955 complaints
• 2016 Nissan Altima555 complaints
• 2017 Nissan Altima393 complaints
• 2018 Nissan Altima226 complaints