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: other or unspecified
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Air bags, Other or unspecified, Lane departure, Dec 22, 2023, crash, fire
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Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Lane departure, Dec 20, 2023
Without warning, both sideview mirrors, plus the blindspot warning system began to not work. Mirror adjustments failed to work on both sides and also the blindspot warning light stopped working when a vehicle would pass. I proceeded to take my vehicle to Regal Nissan, Inc., located at 1090 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076, 770-998-8686 on December 19, 2023 at approximately 2:00pm, and was told by the Service Advisor, Deandre Gaines that they would not be able to look at it as the day was almost over and he scheduled an appointment for December 20, 2023 at 9:00am. Today, December 20, 2023, I attended my appointment arriving approximately 9:09am and spoke with Deandre Gaines. He told me that they would do a diagnostic check to find out what was causing this. I asked if the diagnostic check would be just for my arm rest where the control was or did he mean for the whole car, and he said no not the whole car only the arm rest, and he never stated the price. I told him that I would wait on the car, and proceeded to their customer waiting room. Once they were done, they tell me that the cost would be $175.88!!! I asked for what??? He tells me that because I have 39,747 miles and it is outside the the 36,000 mile warranty that this is what it cost for a diagnostic. I said, you never said the price!!! I had no idea that it would cost this much just for you to tell me this. He strong-armed me on the price. I then asked to speak to his manager (which I did not get his name) and the manager then said the same thing. I was so frustrated at how I strong-armed on this price. Deandre never stated the price. This is border line exhortation. He took my freedom away as a Georgia consumer by giving the price after the fact and not telling me the price before hand. This would not have been an issue if he had told me the price beforehand, as I would have had the choice to say yes or no. If additional documentation is needed, please let me know. The download is not working.
Other or unspecified, Sep 12, 2023
Backup camera doesn’t work properly, when i switch to R, 1 side of the screen are dark
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, May 17, 2023
The shutter in the front of the car is defective. This part not working causes the car to overheat. There are so many issues with this exact same problem on this exact car that there is literally a back order and I cannot get the part so now I can’t use my car. My mechanic place said he’s seen 4 of these cars in the past week with the same problem and can’t get the parts because of back order. If there are this many issues that it’s causing this much of a shortage and it can cause overheating this should be a recall issue.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 18, 2022
MOONROOF SHATTERED (EXPLODED) FOR UNKNOWN REASON. TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS ROUGHLY 79 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. NO OBJECT STRUCT GLASS
Other or unspecified, May 31, 2022
My car rear doors have both stopped locking with my keypad and door control. I have to use my hands and lock it. My car is now showing a active grille shutter error code. I have been in contact with quite a few other people with the same model and the same problems have seen to be reoccurring.
Other or unspecified, May 5, 2022
The Nissan Infotainment System Crashes when connected to Apple Carplay when you receive a call from Microsoft Teams, or attempt to make a call from Microsoft Teams. It sends the Infotainment System into a recurring reboot Cycle that can only be stopped by the call ending. This has been an ongoing issue for almost 2 year and through 2 different Software Versions, 0810 and now 0912. This is a significant Safety Hazard as many individuals travel via Car for their Jobs and many Companies heavily utilize Microsoft Teams for Meetings, especially as a result of the Pandemic. Having the Ability to operate Handsfree is essential not only from a Safety standpoint, but from a Legal standpoint. During research, this is not a minor problem, and I believe has been ignored due to the Pandemic and the belief that less people are driving and traveling and utilizing Microsoft Teams via Apple Carplay. Nissan needs to address this issue immediately to resolve what is causing the Infotainment System to crash when making and receiving calls via Microsoft Teams, so the Safety of it's Consumers is no longer put at risk. The Date noted below is the last time it has occurred, but as noted, has been going on for almost 2 years.
Other or unspecified, Apr 15, 2022
My vehicle radio is having issues with the volume knob that is crazy, when moving the volume up the volume goes down or up or to maximum, basically it is not working as expected, I found a voluntary recall about it with reference NTB19-077 CAMPAIGN ID #: R1911 NHTSA #: 19V-654 , however Nissan dealer in Katy states this is a software update that fix the known issue but that I need to pay 450USD for the update, I find it completely abusive as it is known issue for this model that requires a simple software update that should be done in my opinion free of charge.
Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Dec 1, 2021
There is no incident. I am writing about the safety hazards of the oncoming blue bright lights coming from the oncoming cars/trucks SUV's etc. I own a Sedan and on a highway these blue lights ( in all new vehicles) blind you. The trucks and SUV's are having so bright light that it is difficult to drive. The adaptive lights are no good on a dark two lane road, specially on a road with snow. This is more dangerous on an incline where the vehicles are coming at fast on a two lane dark road. In my opinion the Blue lights should be banned and instead the yellow lights should be made compulsory for all vehicles.
Other or unspecified, Engine, May 17, 2021
The Check engine light came on and I took it to Nissan dealer. My car is at 39,000 mileage. On the previous Nissan Altima (2016) I had, the same thing happened while I was driving from Minnesota to Louisville. We almost crashed at Chicago due to some engine issue. When I arrived to Louisville, KY, I stopped by Nissan dealership and ask them what happen and they told me it will take up to two weeks to fix but recommended to get a new vehicle. I had no choice but to change to a new 2019 Nissan. Now the same thing is happening to this new Nissan Altima and Nissan is not willing to fix the issue without charge. This is very frustrating. I been having issue with the door not unlocking with a remote and they fixed it once and now I have the same issue they are willing to fix again. But My main concern is not the door but the engine light they refuse to fix. Please help.
Other or unspecified, May 16, 2021, crash
Was reported in a head on collision with an F150 on 3/22/21
Structure, Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Jan 16, 2021
I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT NISSANS WINDSHIELDS ARE VERY BRITTLE. I WENT TO SMUSH A BUG AND IT SHATTERED IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM IN OUR 6TH GEN NISSAN ALTIMA GROUP AND WE WANT IT TO GET FIXED. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, AND NOT ONLY TO MENTION HOW EXPENSIVE THE WINDSHIELDS ARE.
Other or unspecified, Dec 9, 2020
MY REAR DOORS WON'T UNLOCK OR LOCK USING THE KEY FOB OR PRESSING THE UNLOCK/LOCK BUTTON ON MY DOOR. I HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK IT OR UNLOCK IT. THIS HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE. I CHECKED THE FUSE BOX BUT ALL FUSES ARE GOOD.
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.
Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2020
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM NOT WORKING . PROVABLY THE FRONT GRILL SENSOR (BOSH) IS BAD. CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY. BUT DEALER DON'T WANT FIX IT
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 2, 2020
REAR DOOR LOCKING / UNLOCKING. REAR DOOR DOSEN'T LOCK NOR UNLOCK FROM KEY FOB NOR BUTTON ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL IT HAS TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED.
Other or unspecified, Feb 21, 2020
EMERGENCY BRAKING, WITH NO NEAR BY OBSTRUCTION WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ON THREE OCCASIONS. ALL DRIVING AT 45-70 MILES PH. BRINGS CAR TO A COMPLETE IMMEDIATE STOP WITH NO WARNING. REAR BREAKING WITH NO NEAR BY OBSTRUCTION, NOT ABLE TO BACK CAR OUT FOR FIVE MINS, CAR WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. INSTANCED HAPPENED ON 1-40 WEST IN NASHVILLE TN AND THE REAR BREAKING HAPPENED AT VILLIAS BY THE SEA IN JEYKLL ISLAND GA TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER ON 6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE WITH NO RESOLUTION.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Jan 17, 2020, crash
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AT 45 MPH. THE RADIO GOES CRAZY AND TURNS UP WIDE OPEN WHILE NO ONE TOUCHES THE CONTROLS.
Other or unspecified, Nov 24, 2019
DRIVING UNDER AN OVERPASS AND CAR STARTED BEEPING AND BRAKING AS I WAS GOING TO HIT SOMEONE IN FRONT OF ME AND NO CAR WAS IN FRONT OF ME.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 21, 2019
I JUST RECEIVED A NOTICE BY GOING TO CONSUMER REPORTS THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED? NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING. ALSO, CAR IS NEWLY LEASED AND HAS AN OIL CHANGE STICKER THAT SAYS: CHANGE OIL BY 5/29/19 ? WHAT , THIS DEALER HERE HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT HERE IN MELBOURNE FL. NISSAN OF MELBOURNE. I AM IGNORED WHEN I CALL, OR ASKED TO LEAVE BY THE GENERAL MANAGER THAT IS REALLY OBNOXIOUS.
Other or unspecified, Jun 28, 2019
MAY 1ST, 2019 I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A RATE OF 70 MILES PER HOUR ON INTERSTATE 25 IN DENVER, COLORADO AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLED OUT. THE COMPUTER SCREEN INSTRUCTED ME TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK. IT TOOK ME APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES TO GET THE CAR TO START AGAIN VIA THE PUSH TO START BUTTON. THIS WAS OCCURRING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE DURING HEAVY VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS IT WAS NOT NORMAL BUT COULD NOT TELL ME WHY. JUNE 26TH, 2019 THE VEHICLE AGAIN STALLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON COLORADO BLVD. IN DENVER, CO. THE VEHICLE AGAIN PROMPTED ME VIA THE COMPUTER TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK. I THEN SHIFTED AND PUSHED THE PUSH TO START BUTTON AND IT DID RESTART. BOTH INSTANCES THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AT HIGH SPEEDS, ONCE WAS HIGHWAY THE OTHER A BUSY STREET. I WAS GOING STRAIGHT BOTH TIMES. I WAS BREAKING SLIGHTLY BOTH TIMES. COMPLETELY UNSAFE VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, May 10, 2019, crash
CAR ENGINE RUNNING PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. I WAS IN THE HOUSE. SON WAS ON PORCH. YELLED THAT CAR WAS MOVING. WHEN IT SAW THAT IT WAS BACKING UP I RAN TO TRY TO STOP IT. THE CAR BACKED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH WAS FLAT WITH NO INCLINE, TO THE STREET, ACROSS THE STREET AND INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE STREET IS QUIET A BIT HIGHER THAN DRIVEWAY BUT IT SEEMED TO PICK UP SPEED WHEN IT WENT OVER IT. I REACHED IT RIGHT AS IT HIT THE NEIGHBORS HOUSE. I CALLED POLICE DEPT. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THE ENTIRE TIME. I TOOK IT TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED IT TO DO THAT. IF MY HANDICAP SON HAD BEEN GETTING IN VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURRED IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED HIM SERIOUS INJURY AND COULD HAVE CAUSED ANYONE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN PASSING ON THE STREET OR IN THE NEIGHBORS YARD TO BE INJURED. NEIGHBOR IS AN OLDER MAN AND HE WAS QUITE SHAKEN UP. THE IMPACT SHOOK HIS HOUSE QUITE A BIT. I HAVE BEEN AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. WILL SUPPLY POLICE REPORT WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE POLICE DEPT.
Other or unspecified, Mar 26, 2019
WINDSHIELD GLARE IS DISTRACTING WHEN DRIVING.
Other or unspecified, Dec 10, 2018
THE HEAD RESTS IN THIS CAR PUSH MY HEAD FORWARD AND I CAN'T SIT IN THE CAR WITH MY BACK AGAINST THE SEAT. VERY HARD ON MY BACK. I HAVE ADJUSTED THE HEAD REST TO ALL POSITIONS WITH NO LUCK. THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS IS REMOVING IT AND PUTTING IT IN BACKWARDS. THERE SHOULD BE SOME WAY TO ADJUST THIS! NO WAY TO MAKE A LONG DRIVE WITH THIS HEAD REST.