Model year 2018 · Nissan

2018 Nissan Altima recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Nissan Altima, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V315000	May 28, 2020	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
19V654000	September 12, 2019	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (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 19V654000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: September 12, 2019
Owner notification: November 11, 2019
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected: 1,228,830 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Nissan Altima: May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: ALTIMA

Defect summary

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 Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

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 customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

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 19V654000, 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.