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2021 Nissan Altima: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2021 Nissan Altima as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
2Safety recalls
70Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2021 Nissan Altima owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2021 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Steering: LinkagesMar 2021 · Campaign 21V138000
- Back Over Prevention: Sensing SystemSep 2023 · Campaign 23V628000
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.
- Complete loss of motive power due to engine failurePE23023 · opened Dec 2023 · closed Jul 2025
- Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open RecallsAQ22003 · opened Dec 2022 · open
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.