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US recalls (2)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
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 and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
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 and remedy
Risk: A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2023-09-11 · campaign 2023-504
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera wiring harness could be damaged by movement and vibrations. If this happens, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or may not display at all. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera wiring harness, apply a protective tape, and reroute it. If the wiring is damaged, the rearview camera and wiring harness will be replaced.
Steering
2021-03-05 · campaign 2021-117 · 29 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the steering tie rod nut may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod could become loose and separate from the steering knuckle. This could result in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you take your vehicle to a dealer to re-tighten the nut on the left and right steering tie rods. If the nut is missing, a new nut and washer will be installed.
Owner complaints (70)
Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Altima (7 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #29 for the most complaints (median 234).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | |
| Electrical system | 21 | |
| Service brakes | 18 | |
| Unknown or other | 12 | |
| Steering | 7 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Back over prevention | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Nissan Altima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Nissan Altima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Altima 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Altima AWD 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Altima AWD SR/Platinum 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Altima SR 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Altima SR/Platinum 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Altima SV/SL 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.