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2013 Nissan Altima: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2013 Nissan Altima as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

12Safety recalls
2,313Owner complaints to NHTSA
5Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2013 Nissan Altima owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Air Bags514Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Power Train505Most reports between 30k and 90k miles
Exterior Lighting442Most reports between 50k and 120k miles
Suspension289Most reports between 80k and 130k miles
Unknown Or Other240Most reports between 40k and 100k miles
Electrical System159Most reports between 10k and 70k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2013 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Air Bags: FrontalOct 2015 · Campaign 15V681000
  • Air Bags: SensorDec 2016 · Campaign 16V911000
  • Fuel System, GasolineAug 2015 · Campaign 15V486000
  • Electrical System: SoftwareMar 2014 · Campaign 14V138000
  • Air Bags: SensorApr 2016 · Campaign 16V244000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodJan 2016 · Campaign 16V029000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodSep 2014 · Campaign 14V565000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodFeb 2015 · Campaign 15V116000
  • Air BagsMar 2013 · Campaign 13V069000
  • Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare TireApr 2013 · Campaign 13V158000
  • SteeringOct 2012 · Campaign 12V494000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodMay 2020 · Campaign 20V315000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 2021 · open
  • Rear Suspension Control Arm FailureEA19002 · opened Jul 2019 · closed Jun 2025
  • Rear Suspension Control Arm FailurePE18013 · opened Dec 2018 · closed Aug 2019
  • Occupant Classification System FailureEA15004 · opened Aug 2015 · closed May 2017
  • Occupant Classification System FailureRQ15001 · opened Mar 2015 · closed Sep 2015

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.