2026 Nissan Altima Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2026 Nissan Altima.
Too new to rank against other Altima years
The 2026 Altima has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.
Years to avoid: 2013 to 2015; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
0 safety recalls for the 2026 Nissan Altima
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2026 Nissan Altima in its recall file dated Nov 12, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Nissan Altima.
What owners report
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Altima. Below, they are sorted by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Nissan Altima recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2026 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2013 Altima drew the most (556).
Owner complaints
2026: 1 complaintTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 393 |
| 2011 | 246 |
| 2012 | 426 |
| 2013 | 2,315 |
| 2014 | 1,114 |
| 2015 | 956 |
| 2016 | 555 |
| 2017 | 395 |
| 2018 | 226 |
| 2019 | 235 |
| 2020 | 183 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Safety recalls
2026: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DR N/A AWD Rollover risk 9.2% |
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NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DR N/A FWD Rollover risk 9.2% |
2026 Altima MPG
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Altima up to 30 mpg combined.Every version and fuel costQuestions
Is the 2026 Nissan Altima safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2026 Nissan Altima earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2026 Nissan Altima?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Nissan Altima.
How do I check if my Altima has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Nissan dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: ALTIMA.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.