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
232 reports, newest first.
Parking brake, Vehicle speed control, Apr 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH, A RED LIGHT FLASHED FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS TO JERK FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED DUE TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO PROPERLY ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CHECK THE COMPONENT TO ENSURE WHETHER IT WAS ON OR OFF. ALSO, THE EMERGENCY WARNING INDICATED FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY MORE THAN ONCE AND A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NISSAN 112 (730 MEDFORD AVE, PATCHOGUE, NY 11772, (631) 651-1987), BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A SECOND DEALER (NISSAN OF HUNTINGTON, 850 E JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746, (631) 533-4888) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Mar 26, 2019
WINDSHIELD GLARE IS DISTRACTING WHEN DRIVING.
Suspension, Wheels, Seats, Mar 25, 2019
1. PASSENGER SEAT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, LITERALLY ON THE FLOOR, , NO MANUAL OR ELECTRICAL LUMBER SUPPORT OR ABLE TO RAISE OFF FLOOR, COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE! ALSO NO CRASH RATINGS ON GOVERNMENT STICKER.HOW IS NISSAN ALLOWED TO SELL TO CUSTOMERS. DANGEROUS. 2. NOISES COMING OUT OF FRONT END! NO ONE FIXING AFTER TWO MONTHS. 3. WINDSHIELD WIPER SPRAY SYSTEM SPRAY WASHER FLUID TO BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD DANGEROUS. 4. 19' ALLOY WHEELS ARE IN ALL ACTUALITY 19' LOW PROFILE TIRES AND RIMS FEEL EVERY SINGLE LINE, BUMP, POT HOLE IN THE ROAD, SUSPENSION CAN NOT HANDLE NEITHER DO YOU FEEL NISSAN INTELLIGENT RIDE CONTROL. 5. NOISY CONSISTENTLY INSIDE OF CAR. 6.PARKING BRAKE SENSOR LITE WENT OFF TWICE WHEN DRIVING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ON HAD TO PHYSICALLY TURN OFF. 7. A E B , AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. 8. EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING FOR NO REASON AND ABRUPTLY STOPPED CAR IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. 9. TRUCK GETS STUCK OPENING. 10 SELF PILOTING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DON'T WORK IN LIGHT IN CLIMATE WEATHER. NO GOOD
Suspension, Structure, Mar 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE ABNORMAL BANGING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.
Electrical system, Mar 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FOR THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY TRADED IN A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA FOR WHICH AUTONATION NISSAN PEMBROKE PINES (8890 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024, (954) 949-0421) REPLACED THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CURRENTLY, THE 2019 ALTIMA WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE OEM PART MAY BE FAULTY AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WANTED TO THE VEHICLE TO BE BOUGHT BACK IF THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
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.
Visibility/wiper, Nov 9, 2018
DEFECTIVE REARVIEW 'ANTI-GLARE' MIRROR HARDLY REDUCES ANY LIGHT AT NIGHT FROM VEHICLES BEHIND THE CAR. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT DISTRACTION OR BLINDING LIGHT. THIS IS A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH A DESIGN THAT REDUCES LIGHT AT NIGHT. AS IS, THIS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN, WHICH CAN CAUSE A COLLISION DUE TO THE BLINDING LIGHT THAT IS NEARLY UNCONTROLLABLE. YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PHOTOS THE MIRROR IS FUNCTIONING BUT IT'S ABSOLUTELY A TERRIBLE DESIGN THAT ALMOST DOESN'T REDUCE LIGHT AT ALL.