Model year 2016 · Nissan

2016 Nissan Altima recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Nissan Altima. The most recent was reported on May 28, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ALTIMA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Nissan Altima, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V315000	May 28, 2020	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
18V915000	December 19, 2018	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
17V040000	January 18, 2017	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
16V244000	April 26, 2016	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Systems involved: Latches/Locks/Linkages (3) · Air Bags (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V315000Manufacturer no. R20A7

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Report received by NHTSA: May 28, 2020
Owner notification: June 30, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,831,818 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ALTIMA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

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 20V315000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V915000

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA: December 19, 2018
Owner notification: February 5, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 341,003 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Nissan Altima: September 17, 2015 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: ALTIMA

Components: Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch; Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

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 18V915000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V040000

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA: January 18, 2017
Owner notification: February 16, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 341,005 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Nissan Altima: September 17, 2015 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: ALTIMA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

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 17V040000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V244000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA: April 26, 2016
Owner notification: June 10, 2016
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 3,296,947 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Nissan Altima: March 6, 2012 – April 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: ALTIMA

Defect summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

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 16V244000, 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: May 29, 2020.