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2021 Nissan Altima recalls

2 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Altima.

2 Open recalls
61 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY #21V138000 Reported 04/03/2021

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.

Risk

A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.

Recall BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA #23V628000 Reported 08/09/2023

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 61 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Nissan Altima.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
SERVICE BRAKES 13
STEERING 6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 5
ENGINE 4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4
SEAT BELTS 2
VISIBILITY 2

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Altima have?

2 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Nissan recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Nissan Altima. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Nissan. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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