2019 Nissan Altima Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2019 Nissan Altima, and owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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7 safety recalls for the 2019 Nissan Altima
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at…
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Camera (back over prevention)
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."
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…
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Tires: sidewall and tires
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…
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Camera (back over prevention)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel…
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Switch (exterior lighting)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles. The brake switch bracket may be in the incorrect location, which may cause the brake switch to remain on.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new brake pedal as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system) and fuel pump (fuel system)
Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles. The retainer clip connecting the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.
Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan…
232 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 Nissan Altima have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA; 22 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 11 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,783 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 40 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Back up camera did occasionally did work properly. Some time the image went dark, other time the picture changed. It cost me $674 to have the unit replaced and software updated at the dealer. Was told”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2026 · Back over prevention
“Active grille shutter failed with DTC P059F, covered under Nissan warranty extension PC989 (15 years/150,000 miles). Vehicle at 64,867 miles. Campbell Nissan of [XXX] denied warranty coverage citing o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2019 Nissan Altima (Altima AWD, Altima AWD SR/Platinum, Altima SR/Platinum). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 29–32 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 25–28 / 34–39 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Nissan Altima model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Altima model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1993 Nissan Altima | 1 | 122 |
| 1994 Nissan Altima | 2 | 106 |
| 1995 Nissan Altima | 3 | 180 |
| 1996 Nissan Altima | 0 | 92 |
| 1997 Nissan Altima | 1 | 108 |
| 1998 Nissan Altima | 0 | 123 |
| 1999 Nissan Altima | 0 | 87 |
| 2000 Nissan Altima | 1 | 160 |
| 2001 Nissan Altima | 1 | 159 |
| 2002 Nissan Altima | 5 | 1,047 |
| 2003 Nissan Altima | 4 | 883 |
| 2004 Nissan Altima | 1 | 276 |
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 1 | 1,091 |
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 3 | 824 |
| 2007 Nissan Altima | 3 | 471 |
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 4 | 1,030 |
| 2009 Nissan Altima | 4 | 1,547 |
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 3 | 381 |
| 2011 Nissan Altima | 1 | 241 |
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 4 | 426 |
| 2013 Nissan Altima | 12 | 2,312 |
| 2014 Nissan Altima | 8 | 1,114 |
| 2015 Nissan Altima | 10 | 954 |
| 2016 Nissan Altima | 4 | 553 |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | 3 | 391 |
| 2018 Nissan Altima | 2 | 226 |
| 2019 Nissan Altima | 7 | 232 |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | 6 | 158 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | 2 | 70 |
| 2022 Nissan Altima | 0 | 30 |
| 2023 Nissan Altima | 0 | 29 |
| 2024 Nissan Altima | 1 | 41 |
| 2025 Nissan Altima | 2 | 7 |
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2019 Nissan Altima
How do I know if my 2019 Nissan Altima has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2019 Nissan Altima; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V922000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
- Titan3,264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.