2021 Nissan Altima recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 70
Latest campaign: Sep 8, 2023

Recall summary by component2

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Sep 8, 2023	23V628000
Steering	1	Mar 4, 2021	21V138000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 8, 2023Latest campaign


Sep 8, 202323V628000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V628000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V628000 · Sep 8, 2023
Mar 4, 202121V138000	Steering: linkages tie rod assembly A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V138000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V138000 · Mar 4, 2021

Sep 8, 202323V628000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V628000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V628000 · Sep 8, 2023

Mar 4, 202121V138000

Steering: linkages tie rod assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V138000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V138000 · Mar 4, 2021

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).

Owner complaints by component70

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

70Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Forward collision avoidance	22	31	4	0	2
Service brakes	21	30	4	1	1
Electrical system	21	30	2	1	2
Unknown or other	12	17	1	0	1
Steering	7	10	1	1	1
Engine	6	9	0	0	0
Suspension	5	7	0	0	0
Back over prevention	4	6	0	0	0
Hydraulic	3	4	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	3	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	4	1	0	1
Power train	3	4	0	0	0
Seats	3	4	0	0	0
Air bags	2	3	2	0	2
Visibility	2	3	0	0	0

3 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

Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking lot, the contact shifted into drive(D) and then to reverse(R) to exit the parking lot, and while driving 3 MPH, the brake…”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763405
Electrical system
“Got the car from kingdom Chevy on 66 and western on February 2024 used at 62.000. I took the car back twice because the screen in the car kept cutting off fading on and fading off.”
Filed 07/23/2026 · ODI 11752550
Steering
“When I make a turn, I hear a clicking noise and also when I come to a complete stop, I can a sound that sounds like a grunting noise. I had new brakes, rotors and brand new tires put on in 2025.”
Filed 07/10/2026 · ODI 11749536

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2021 Nissan Altima recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Altima. The most recent, 23V628000 (reported September 8, 2023), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Nissan Altima?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 70 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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