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2017 Nissan Altima recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 392
Latest campaign: May 28, 2020

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages	2	May 28, 2020	20V315000 17V040000
Structure	1	Dec 19, 2018	18V915000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 28, 2020Latest campaign


May 28, 202020V315000	Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V315000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 Owners 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V315000 · May 28, 2020
Dec 19, 201818V915000	Structure: emergency escape/egress/exit If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V915000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered. Risk If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669. Campaign NHTSA 18V915000 · Dec 19, 2018
Jan 18, 201717V040000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V040000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open. Risk If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 17V040000 · Jan 18, 2017

May 28, 202020V315000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch

Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V315000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 Owners 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V315000 · May 28, 2020

Dec 19, 201818V915000

Structure: emergency escape/egress/exit

If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V915000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
Risk: If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V915000 · Dec 19, 2018

Jan 18, 201717V040000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V040000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
Risk: If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign: NHTSA 17V040000 · Jan 18, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component392

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

392Complaints filed

24Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

23Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	133	34	3	0	4
Air bags	73	19	10	0	11
Unknown or other	62	16	5	2	7
Vehicle speed control	41	10	2	0	2
Engine	39	10	1	3	0
Electrical system	27	7	1	2	2
Service brakes	19	5	3	0	2
Exterior lighting	18	5	0	0	0
Structure	18	5	1	1	2
Fuel/propulsion system	17	4	1	0	1
Steering	16	4	2	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	14	4	1	0	2
Suspension	11	3	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	6	2	0	0	0
Seats	5	1	0	0	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Seats
“2017 Nissan Altima purchased used from large used dealer chain location in Albuquerque, NM on 11/24/25. At delivery, salesman demonstrated driver seat moved up/down and stated it just needed a bolt/belt.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771270
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated.”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763413
Exterior lighting
“1. Headlights. The headlights are dim to the point that vision at night is greatly impaired unless I use my high beams. It is available for inspection. 2.”
Filed 08/12/2026 · ODI 11756481

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2017 Nissan Altima recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Altima. The most recent, 20V315000 (reported May 28, 2020), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Nissan Altima recalls for?

The largest group is latches/locks/linkages, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Nissan Altima?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 133 complaints out of 392 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Nissan Altima?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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