Model year 2021 · Nissan

2021 Nissan Altima recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Altima. The most recent was reported on September 8, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ALTIMA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Altima, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V628000	September 8, 2023	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V138000	March 4, 2021	Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V628000Manufacturer no. R23C3

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: September 8, 2023
Owner notification: October 19, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 153,376 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ALTIMA

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V628000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V138000Manufacturer no. PC795

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: March 4, 2021
Owner notification: March 31, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,407 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ALTIMA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V138000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 11, 2023.