2019 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 232 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 17th highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 22 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 11 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanicalJun 27, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Campaign 25V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 8, 2023
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."
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V628000 on NHTSA.gov
TiresMar 11, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
Campaign 21V169000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 12, 2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 19V654000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpApr 18, 2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump. Both remedies will be completed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 19V316000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchMar 25, 2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles. The brake switch bracket may be in the incorrect location, which may cause the brake switch to remain on.
If the brake switch remains in the ON position, the brake lights will remain illuminated when the brakes are not being pressed, which may confuse other drivers. Additionally, the transmission shift lever may be moved out of the Park position without the brake pedal being pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new brake pedal as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 19V235000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 20, 2018
Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles. The retainer clip connecting the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.
If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 18V922000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
29 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 10, 2026, crash
I changed the Air Mass Flow sensor and it’s still showing the check engine light on my dash board and giving me the same code after replacing it brand new. My brakes sound horrible after replacing both sets of brakes, front and back. The Foward Collision Warning sensor did not respond in a timely matter, resulting in a minor fender bender.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Jul 7, 2025
Driving down the road and my parking brake light came on when it wasn’t in park and i was on a highway. Malfunction light came on, but car runs fine and had it looked at with no problems.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Apr 11, 2024
car constantly is breaking saying there are cars in front of me when there are not, especially going under bridges. the light flashes 90% of the time warning me. i have cleaned off the sensor and it still does it and brakes me when i should not be braking
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Jan 25, 2024
Emergency brake engaged when there were no objects near the vehicle. Vehicle stopped. The dealer stated the issue was due to a faulty sonor control unit.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Jan 10, 2024
Adaptive Cruise control and Forward Collision warning has failed. The cruise control will not engage. The Electronic braking system has malfunctioned and this has somehow disabled the cruise control on the vehicle. The car will still brake. I understand that this has been known issue with Nissan but they are not willing to repair it.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Aug 9, 2023, crash
While driving straight on a two lane road, steering wheel suddenly locked, unable to regain control the car was locked in a turning position causing the vehicle to crash into a pole. Car is totaled. No rain, low speed and wasn’t turning when it happened.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Apr 18, 2023
Automatic brake system malfunction
Service brakes, Jul 1, 2021, fire
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating. Additionally, there was an odor of burning rubber. During the failure, the vehicle would not immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger’s side rear brake caliper was faulty and that the entire rear braking system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 46,593.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Jun 25, 2021
driving at maybe 10 -15 MPH in an empty parking lot about to park and car aggressively brakes for no reason. Completely startled and unsettled me its a good thing no one was behind me.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Mar 18, 2021
I HAVE HAD TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS 8 MONTHS APART. WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY LIMITS ON BOTH OCCURRENCES GOING ABOUT 45 MPH BOTH TIMES, WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR POTENTIAL COLLISION THE AEB ENGAGED, AND A RED FLASH CAME ACROSS MY DASHBOARD. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS JUST ME IN THE CAR WITH VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC AROUND ME, WHEREAS WITH THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE THE TRAFFIC WAS HEAVIER. I HAD MY MOTHER AND 2 YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT, WITH A TRUCK THAT LOOKED LIKE A F-150 NOT FAR BEHIND ME. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM, AND I HAVE TWICE GOTTEN THE RESULTS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SO I GUESS IT CAN'T BE RECTIFIED. THANKFULLY I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT, BUT DRIVING THE CAR IN THAT CONDITION RAISES THE RISK OF A COLLISION, AND I'M DONE WITH THAT RISK.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Jan 11, 2021
WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT OVER THE UPPER ROADWAY GW BRIDGE, MY AUTOMATIC BRAKES ENGAGED WITH NO OBJECTS IN FRONT OF MY CAR. THIS CAUSED MY FRONT BRAKES TO LOCK WHICH CAUSED ME TO DRIFT LEFT INTO THE LEFT LANE, AT WHICH POINT I WAS ALMOST CRUSHED BY A SPEEDING 18-WHEEL TRUCK.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Dec 21, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON A SLIGHTLY DAMP ROAD IN THE EVENING (DARK). A WARNING FLASHED ON MY DASHBOARD SAYING THAT THEIR WAS OBSTRUCTION IN THE ROAD. SUDDENLY MY BRAKING ASSISTANCE ACTIVATED CAUSING MY CAR TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I CHECKED MY SURROUNDINGS, NOTHING WAS IN THE ROAD, BESIDE ME, OR BEHIND ME. NISSAN HAS NOT CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS SENSOR ERROR. INSTEAD TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE DAMAGES TO MY BUMPER, WHICH WAS HARD TO BELIEVE. I WAS RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY. AN APPRAISER FOUND NO DAMAGES TO MY CAR OR BUMPER. CASE HAS BEEN DISMISSED BY INSURANCE COMPANY.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Nov 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SENSOR LIGHT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED. DURING THE FAILURE, THERE WERE NO VEHICLES OR OBJECTS PRESENT NOR IN NEAR PROXIMITY TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF GREENVILLE LOCATED AT 2712 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607 WHERE THE MECHANIC REPROGRAMMED THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. INVALID VIN.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Oct 19, 2020, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITH THE INTELLIGENT PILOT FEATURE ENGAGED, A DEER ABRUPTLY DARTER IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE INTELLIGENT PILOT FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED AND NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SWERVE LEFT OF CENTER ON AN OFF RAMP WHICH CAUSED HIM TO SLAM INTO THE BACK OF AN 18 WHEELER TRUCK. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE PARKING SENSOR ERROR AND CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM ERROR WARNING MESSAGES HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000.
Service brakes, Oct 7, 2020, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL ATTEMPTING TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO A MAIL DELIVERY TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MAIL DELIVERY TRUCK DID NOT RECEIVE ANY DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN UNKNOWN AUTO REPAIR GARAGE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON ITS OWN WHEN COMING TOO CLOSE A VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,300. *DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 22, 2020
WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL AND BREAK PEDAL ARE LOCKED. WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE START BUTTON NOTHING HAPPENS. THE BATTERY IS CHARGED AND THERE IS NO CORROSION ON THE CABLES.
Service brakes, Aug 29, 2020
THE VEHICLES AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD A RADAR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BRAKE WHEN IT SHOULDN'T.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Jun 23, 2020, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WOULD RANDOMLY ACTIVATE AND REDUCE THE VEHICLE'S SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ALTHOUGH NO OBJECTS WERE PRESENT NEARBY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE SLOWED BEFORE THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRUCK. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO POLICE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Dec 28, 2019, crash
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. I WENT TO MAKE A TURN BECAUSE OF A CURVE AND MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM (WHICH IS SUPPOSE TO STOP MY VEHICLE BEFORE IMPACT, DID NOT DEPLOY. I RAN STRAIGHT INTO A STONE WALL AND FENCE. I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL ABOUT THE BACK SENSOR, BUT MY SENSORS WERE WORKING UP UNTIL MY ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALLED. IT WAS NOT RAINING, I WAS NOT SPEEDING, AND WHEN THE POLICE CAME OUT TO DO AN INVESTIGATION, THEY COULD ONLY DETERMINE THAT IT WAS A MECHANICAL PROBLEM. WHY DID THE SENSOR NOT WORK? WHY DIDN'T MY CARS EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORK? NOW I'M HAVING TO GET A NEW VEHICLE WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING WHY THE SAFETY SYSTEMS PUT IN PLACE DID NOT DEPLOY. THANK GOD MY SON WAS NOT IN THE CAR AND NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED.
Service brakes, Dec 23, 2019
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM HAS SERIOUS ISSUES THAT NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT BUT CAN'T FIX. WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH COME ON AT RANDOM TIMES, BOTH SOLIDLY OUT AND FLASHING, AND EVEN WORSE, AT TIMES WITH NO OTHER CARS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DECIDES TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES. VERY DANGEROUS. ALL THE DEALER CAN SAY IS WE CHECKED THE CAR AND NO CODES WERE FOUND, YET THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND TWO CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS. SAME THING HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. DIFFERENT SYSTEM IN THE CAR BUT SAME RESULT - CAR BRAKES FOR NO REASON - NOTHING BEHIND ME, NO OBSTRUCTIONS. NOT QUITE AS SERIOUS AS THE FRONT EMERGENCY BRAKES NOT WORKING BUT STILL AN ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES BUT I ENTERED TODAY'S DATE AS TODAY WAS THE LATEST OCCURRENCE.
Service brakes, Dec 18, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A COLLISION CENTER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED SUBURBAN NISSAN OF FARMINGTON HILLS (37901 GRAND RIVER AVE, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335, (248) 471-0800) AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 38133183. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,790.
Electrical system, Structure, Service brakes, Oct 24, 2019, crash
BACK IN THE JULY I GOT INTO A REAR END COLLISION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SHOULD HAVE KICKED IN BUT IT DID NOT. SINCE THEN, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING HAS APPLIED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE OPEN BY ITSELF WITH NO CARS AHEAD OR IN VIEW. IT MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS TO DRIVE THIS. IT HAS HAPPENED BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND THE HIGHWAY. I TRIED TELLING THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE AND ARE NOT WILLING TO WORK WITH ME FOR FAILURE AND DAMAGES.
Service brakes, Oct 1, 2019
I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 1 MONTH AND ON AT LEAST 10 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS MY AEB SYSTEM HAS LOCKED MY BRAKES UP ON ME FOR NO REASON. EACH TIME I'VE BEEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AND IT'S BEEN IN MY WORK PARKING GARAGE WHEN NO OTHER VEHICLES OR PEOPLE ARE IN MOTION AROUND ME. ALTHOUGH I'VE BEEN LUCKY SO FAR AND IT HASN'T CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED I STILL SEE THE POTENTIAL FOR THAT HAPPENING IF THIS CONTINUES AND IS NOT FIXED.
Service brakes, Sep 9, 2019, crash, fire
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) FUNCTION FAILED AT A RED LIGHT. AEB HAD BEEN SET IN A 3-VEHICLE DISTANCE. HOWEVER, UPON ARRIVING AT THE RED LIGHT, ON A CITY STREET, WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US, NISSAN ALTIMA 2019 DIDN'T ACTUALLY RESPOND TO THE CONDITION AND KICK OFF ITS AEB SYSTEM TO 1) SLOW DOWN 2) STOP THE MOVING VEHICLE. THIS IS A DRIVING EXPERIENCE DATED ON JUNE 01 2019.
Service brakes, Aug 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ABS ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN AND THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THE VEHICLE WERE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *LN *TR