NHTSA recall 26V-023: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Nissan North America, Inc. · Reported January 21, 2026 · 5 affected model years

Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

26V-023
January 21, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Safety risk
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V023000
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
Report dateJanuary 21, 2026
ComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Nissan Kicks3 recalls total2026 Nissan Frontier1 recall total2025 Nissan Sentra4 recalls total2025 Nissan Altima2 recalls total2025 Nissan Frontier3 recalls total

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