NHTSA Recall 26V526000: Critical fasteners (air bags)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 149 vehicles. It affects 2025 Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V526000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | PD202 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | August 12, 2026 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Safety risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V526000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.