2015 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 953 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 46 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 27 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchMay 28, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Campaign 20V315000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, emergency, escape/egress/exitDec 19, 2018
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
Campaign 18V915000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJan 18, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 17V040000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationDec 19, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 16V911000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationApr 26, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Campaign 16V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchJan 22, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
Campaign 16V029000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperNov 5, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V733000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalOct 20, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V681000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineAug 4, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.
If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchFeb 27, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.
Campaign 15V116000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
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Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Oct 29, 2021
Head lights, very dim/low visibility. Marker/daytime running light went out. I’ve been having to use high hi beams at nights because my low beams are very dim which can be a safety concern for other drivers as well as not being able to see more than 10 feet in front of me. The AC E knob also stays on when trying to turn it off and does not start the compressor to make the air cold
Other or unspecified, Aug 8, 2021
On Sat. 8/7/21 I was driving on a bridge overpass on Roosevelt Ave. in Carteret, NJ at approx. 8:15pm when the HOOD of my 2015 Nissan Ultima suddenly popped wide open, obstructing my view. There was only as tiny gap between the hood and car that I could peak through. I tried not to panic. I slowed down hoping and praying I wouldn't the car in front of me and the cars behind me wouldn't slam into me. The immediate car behind me was able to swerve around me into the other lane and the others were able to stop without hitting me or hitting each other in a domino effect. As cars were whizzing by in the left lane and cars were stuck behind me, I waited for a safe moment and got out to see if I could shut the hood. With effort I managed to shut down the hood, but it wouldn't lock properly. I had no where to pull over so I decided to drive very slowly with emergency lights down the road overpass and then pulled over. I was eventually able to drive slowly and get home without further incident. Several months ago I took my car to the dealer after receiving a recall letter from the manufacturer about this problem. There was only a temporary fix at the time and was told I would receive notification when a permanent fix was available. I was assured the car was safe to drive. I did not receive any further communication from the manufacturer or the dealer. I thought it okay to drive and never imagined this would happen. It was a miracle I didn't crash my car; it would have been a terrible outcome for myself and others. I will be calling them and demand a tow to the dealership for the hood latch repair. The car is absolutely not safe to drive! I just found out on your website that there is now a permanent fix. As of yet I have not been notified! Why is that? This is very negligent and inexcusable! They need to be held accountable! Thank you for your help in this matter.
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jul 29, 2021, crash
I was driving and the vehicle started to accelerate on its own as I proceeded to press the brakes the vehicle got faster
Other or unspecified, Jul 11, 2021
Aloha Sir/ Ma'am, I am very upset that my car has recall and the nissan dealership is not able to resolve the recall issue. I am not being able to use my car for any commercial purpose like turo, uber, lyft due to recall. Please assist me to get rid of this problem. I took my car to Tony Nissan at Wapio Hawaii. They told me that nothing needs to be fixed but they were not able to remove my car from recall list. They told me to contact to the manufacturer. Please help. v/r,
Other or unspecified, Jun 1, 2021
Hello, I have a 2015 Nissan Altima. I was driving my son to school on May 28, 2021 when my car began uncontrollably shaking. I had to pull over and stop. I took it to a garage in Pleasantville, PA as there is NOT a Nissan Certified dealership near me. The closest one is 1 hour away in Erie, PA which is where i purchased the vehicle. The garage told me the rear control arm broke. I did some research and the internet is full of information regarding recalls for this SAME EXACT issue in the 2013 and 2014 models. Especially in areas that are highly salted in the winter time, which northwestern PA is. A quick reviewof the 2013 to 2015 Nissan Altima model will show you there is not much difference in the models. The difference is mine is a bit newer and the rear control arm should have NEVER broke. I contacted Nissan via email and they stated that there is no recall and therefore nothing they can do. I persisted and they said they would have a specialist review the case. I spoke with the specialist on the phone and they stated that they MAY be able to reimburse me for the PART but not the labor since I didn't take it to a Nissan Garage. I explained to them that the closest garage is an hour a way and so then on top of that, they would have (or I would have) had to pay a tow bill of over $200 as well. There is NO reason this should have broke and is a HUGE safety concern. My son and I were in danger when this broke, which is why the 2013 models have had a recall on this part. The fact this is a 2015 is irrelevant because it's even newer than a 2013 and STILL BROKE, so there SHOULD be a recall. Luckily i was on a highway going pretty slow compared to an interstate. I most definietly would have crashed my car if i would have been on the interstate or going any faster than i was. Please consider declaring a recall. Thank you for your time.
Other or unspecified, May 19, 2021
UKNOWN. There is a metal piece under the vehicle that has broken and now scrapes the ground making the vehicle undriveable as this is a safety hazard for sparks and fire. The problem is persistent. The vehicle has not been inspected yet. No warning lights or messages appeared. I was driving in my neighborhood all of a sudden heard a terrible metal grinding noise coming from under my vehicle. I got out and looked and could see something metal had broke and is now dragging the pavement.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 23, 2021
WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON AND THE WHOLE TIME IT IS RUNNING THERE IS A NOISE UNDER THE HOOD SOUNDING. YOU CAN NOT HEAR IT FROM INSIDE BUT WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE YOU CAN MOST DEFINITELY HEAR IT AND TELL THE CAR IS ON DUE TO THE NOISE.I THOUGHT IT MAY BE A FAN NOISE DUE TO MAYBE LEAVING THE AC ON BUT EVEN WITH IT OFF AND JUST TURNING ON THE CAR YOU CAN HEAR IT. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT TO MY KNOWLEDGE OR ANY FENDER BENDERS AT THAT. ALSO SOMETIMES AFTER SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN AND IT'S MY TURN TO GO I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS (NOT HARD) AND IT GOES UP TO LIKE 3/4 RPMS AND IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO DROP DOWN TO REGULAR RPM WHILE DRIVING
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Forward collision avoidance, Mar 17, 2021
THE HOOD OF MY CAR KEEPS JAMMING BUT HAS A WEIRD NOISE AT TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. THE DEALERSHIP IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS I'M GUESSING BECAUSE NO ONE NEITHER THE CARS ARE THERE. IT'S AN EMPTY LOT.. THE LAST TIME AS I WAS DRIVING AROUND A CURVY STREET THE HOOD POPPED OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY
Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Mar 9, 2021
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. HONESTLY I CAN'T REMEMBER IF THEY WERE EVER GOOD WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAN NEW. NO MATTER WHAT LIGHT BULB I PUT IN THERE DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE THEY ARE DIM.
Other or unspecified, Jan 22, 2021
I KEEP GETTING EMAILS FROM CAR FAX REGARDING A SAFETY RECALL: THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION DUE TO A POTENTIAL FOR CORROSION (IN REGIONS WITH EXCESSIVE ROAD SALT USE) IN THE HOOD LATCH COMBINED WITH IMPROPER INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE. BUT THE RECALL STATUS IS INCOMPLETE: REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. IT'S BEEN LIKE THAT FOR MONTHS AND I AM WONDERING IF I SHOULD BE CONCERNED.
Wheels, Other or unspecified, Dec 28, 2020
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD WHEN MY 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA STARTED SWERVING I PULLED OVER TO FIND MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE FACING INWARDS COME TO FIND OUT THE TOW TRUCK EMPLOYEE TOLD ME HAD JUST TOWED THE EXACT SAME KIND OF VEHICLE WITH THE SAME LOWER CONTROL ARM BREAK THE WEEK BEFORE. I SEE THERE IS A SERVICE CAMPION FROM NISSAN BUT AMY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED WHICH MAKES NO SENSE BECAUSE I LIVE AND HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN A WINTER STATE
Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 11, 2020
CAR RANDOMLY STALLS AND STUTTERS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS. CAN CLEAR CODE BUT THE PROBLEM ALWAYS COMES BACK. HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A MONTH, SOMETIMES DAYS IN A ROW.
Other or unspecified, Sep 11, 2020
I WAS DRIVING AND REALIZED MY HOOD WASN'T LOCKED IN PLACE PROPERLY. AS I'M DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (I-95) THE HOOD WAS SEEMINGLY BLOWING WITH THE WIND GOING UNDER IT. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON I-95 TO LIFT AND FORCE IT TO CLOSE DOWN COMPLETELY.
Other or unspecified, Sep 8, 2020
RECALL NOTICE SENT TO DECEASED OWNER AND NOT THE CURRENT OWNER. NISSAN DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE A WAY TO CHANGE OR ADD CURRENT OWNERS' INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALLS.
Other or unspecified, Aug 31, 2020
ARIZONA EMISSIONS TESTING PROVIDED ME A RECALL ON SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. ON 8/31/20 I CALLED THOROUGHBRED NISSAN TO CORRECT AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID PARTS WILL NOT BE READY, IF READY BY NEXT YEAR.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Jul 25, 2020
I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING RECALLS FOR MY CAR REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION THE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY, THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH DISENGAGED WHICH COULD OBSCURE THE DRIVERS VISION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jul 17, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET THE HOOD OF THE CAR FLEW OPEN DAMAGING BOTH FENDERS. HOOD WAS CLOSED BUT THE LATCH DID NOT SECURE CAUSING IT TO FLY OPEN CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jul 6, 2020
I HAVE TWO ONGOING ISSUES THAT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH NISSAN ALTIMA. 1ST ISSUE IS PERIODICALLY I HAVE NO ACCELERATION ON GAS PEDAL. THIS IS VERY SPORADIC AND ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP. ALMOST HAD CRASH ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS WHILE GOING THRU INTERSECTION. SECOND PROBLEM IS PERIODICALLY THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE. THESE PROBLEMS ARE GETTING WORSE. CAR ONLY HAS 80K MILES ON IT. 1ST APPEARED AROUND 50K MILES ON IT.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jul 4, 2020
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE GYM WHEN MY CAR HAD A FUNKY SMELL, SO I STOPPED AT A FRIENDS HOUSE, I OPENED THE HOOD AND IT TURNED OUT IT WAS SOMETHING WITH MY TIRES, BUT THE SMELL WENT AWAY, AS SOON AS I GOT BACK INTO MY VEHICLE A D I DROVE MAYBE A QUARTER MILE AWAY I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN MY HOOD SUDDENLY POPPED OPEN, EVEN THOUGH I MADE SURE IT WAS CLOSED, THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME AND EVER SINCE THEN I BEEN AFRAID OF OPENING THE HOOD TO EVEN CHECK ON ANYTHING. *TR
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jun 5, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED OF 50 MPH AND MY HOOD FLEW OPEN. I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TRY AND PULLOVER WITH NO VIEW OUT MY FRONT WINDSHIELD. THERE IS DAMAGE TO MY HOOD AND SURROUNDING AREA DUE TO THIS MISHAP. I AM AFRAID TO EVER OPEN MY HOOD IN CASE IT DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY AGAIN. I HAD JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN NOVEMBER OF 2019. I HAD MY SON IN THE CAR WITH ME AT THE TIME. *TR
Other or unspecified, May 7, 2020
MY BACKUP CAMERA SOMETIMES GOES BLACK WHEN IN REVERSE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Mar 20, 2020
THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DON'T WORK I HAVE A PUSH START AND I HAVE TO USE MY KEY TO UNLOCK/LOCK THE DOORS. THE BEEPER DOESN'T WORK AND THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. MY CAR ALSO DRIVES AS IF IT'S IN NEUTRAL AND WON'T PICK UP SPEED. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND START IT BACK UP FOR IT TO STOP BUT IT WILL DO IT CONSTANTLY. I HAVE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS OF TIMES AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME THEY CAN'T FIND AN ISSUE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A YEAR NOW.
Other or unspecified, Mar 10, 2020
DRIVING ON STREET AND HOOD FLEW UP BLOCKING ALL VISABILITY. LUCKILY NO TRAFFIC WAS NEARBY AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL ON SHOULDER OF ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO PUT HOOD DOWN AND SECURED IT WITH DUCT TAPE. THE TOP OF THE PANELS ON BOTH SIDES ARE NOW BENT FROM THE HOOD COMING ALL THE WAY UP AND THEY ARE CHIPPING PAINT AS WELL.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 3, 2020
I NEVER RECEIVED MY RECALL SO I CAN GET MY CAR FIXED. WHILE DRIVING WITH A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT MY AIR BAG LIGHT SAYS OFF NOT RECOGNIZING THE PASSENGER WHICH CAN RESULT IN INJURY. ALSO THE HOOD LATCH HAS A RECALL THAT NEEDS FIXING.
Other or unspecified, Feb 8, 2020
WHINING LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION COMPARTMENT WHEN IDLE AND LOUDER WHEN DRIVING.