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2015 Nissan Altima: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2015 Nissan Altima as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

10Safety recalls
955Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2015 Nissan Altima owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Exterior Lighting270Most reports between 40k and 100k miles
Air Bags177Most reports between 10k and 70k miles
Power Train161Most reports between 20k and 100k miles
Unknown Or Other93Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Engine66Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Suspension64
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2015 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Structure: EmergencyDec 2018 · Campaign 18V915000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsJan 2017 · Campaign 17V040000
  • Air Bags: SensorDec 2016 · Campaign 16V911000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation ComponentsNov 2015 · Campaign 15V733000
  • Air Bags: SensorApr 2016 · Campaign 16V244000
  • Air Bags: FrontalOct 2015 · Campaign 15V681000
  • Fuel System, GasolineAug 2015 · Campaign 15V486000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodFeb 2015 · Campaign 15V116000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodJan 2016 · Campaign 16V029000
  • 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

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