2021 Nissan Altima recalls

2 safety recalls, 71 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
71Complaints
8Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Nissan Altima recall list

Back Over Prevention recall

23V-628
September 8, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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.

Steering recall

21V-138
March 4, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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.

2021 Nissan Altima owner complaints

71 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System22
Forward Collision Avoidance22
Service Brakes18
Unknown or Other12
Engine7
Steering7
Suspension5
Back Over Prevention4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Latches/Locks/Linkages3

Recent complaints

October 28, 2026Electrical SystemEngine

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear seat belt failed to latch securely. The instrument panel illuminated, and the seat belt warning light remained displayed with a beeping sound during and after the failure. The battery was replaced twice within one year, and the vehicle needed to be jumpstarted by AAA due to an issue associated with a sensor. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the RPC became extremely elevated. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally stalled and shut off unexpectedly. There was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle which was associated with the radiator. Additionally, Bluetooth calls were droppe

September 10, 2026Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking lot, the contact shifted into drive(D) and then to reverse(R) to exit the parking lot, and while driving 3 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact attempted to forcefully depress the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. Due to the failure, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,350.

July 23, 2026Electrical System

Got the car from kingdom Chevy on 66 and western on February 2024 used at 62.000. I took the car back twice because the screen in the car kept cutting off fading on and fading off. Secondly, the Bluetooth plug would not work. I did not have the car a month. They kept telling me that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the dealer and was told that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that basically my car was one of the cars that got put in the bad batch. I was also told that the only recall on this car was the hood. No one could open the hood, even if I pull the latch in the car. I explained to the guy at the Nissan dealer again that the board kept cutting on and off

July 10, 2026SteeringSuspensionService Brakes

When I make a turn, I hear a clicking noise and also when I come to a complete stop, I can a sound that sounds like a grunting noise. I had new brakes, rotors and brand new tires put on in 2025. I think my ball joints and tie rod is defective. I have a triple AAA membership and I just renewed it in June and it said that my 2021 has two recalls. NHTSA # 23V628000 The back over prevention sensing system camera & NHTSA# 21V138000 Steering Linkage Tie Rod Assembly.

July 8, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision AvoidanceCrash1 injury

My car is supposed to have an automatic braking system/collision detection. Two cars in front of me slammed on their brakes and the car in front of me slammed on his brake, and I didn't have enough time to react. I totalled my car, but my car is supposed to have a safety feature that automatically brakes. The faulty automatic braking didn't engage as it should have.

2021 Nissan Altima crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Nissan Altima: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 9.2%.

2021 Nissan Altima recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Nissan Altima. The most recent, filed September 8, 2023, concerns the back over prevention.

What are the most common 2021 Nissan Altima problems?

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (22 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2021 Nissan Altima safe?

The 2021 Nissan Altima earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Nissan Altima?

Contact any authorized Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.