Nissan Altima 6th gen (L34) Problems, Recalls & Lemon Law

engine stalls while driving; vehicle will not start; loss of power; fuel pump recall

Recall 18V922000 covers a fuel-hose retainer clip that may not be locked, allowing the low-pressure fuel tube to shift and cause a fuel leak or complete fuel disconnection — either scenario risks stall on the roadway or fire. If your 2019 Altima has been to the dealer for this recall remedy and the stall or fuel-leak symptom subsequently recurred, each post-remedy dealer visit resets the Song-Beverly repair-attempt count. Two or more unsuccessful repair attempts for the same stall/fuel-leak symptom within the express warranty period may support a California buyback or replacement claim.

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.

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Recall 19V235000 addresses a mislocated brake switch bracket that keeps brake lights continuously illuminated, confusing following drivers and potentially masking a real braking event. Under California Song-Beverly, a safety defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts — or that recurs after the recall fix — creates lemon-law eligibility. Owners should retain dealer repair orders documenting each visit for brake-light or brake-switch symptoms, as Nissan bears the burden of proving the repair was successful.

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.

engine stalls while driving; vehicle will not start; loss of power; fuel pump recall

Recall 19V316000 covers 2019 Altima FWD 2.5L vehicles where the fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, allowing fuel to leak and creating a fire risk. This is a distinct fuel system recall from 18V922000 (iss-01), affecting a different failure mode on FWD-only models. If a 2019 Altima FWD owner experienced a fuel odor or stall symptom after this recall was completed, each additional dealer visit for the same symptom counts toward Song-Beverly's repair-attempt threshold. Retain all post-recall repair orders.

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.

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Recall 19V654000 addresses a software defect causing the backup camera display to show no image in reverse, impairing rear visibility required by FMVSS 111. A non-functional backup camera on a vehicle marketed with that safety feature substantially impairs its use. If the recall software update did not permanently resolve the blank-camera symptom, and the owner returned to the dealer two or more times for the same issue, California Song-Beverly provides a basis for a buyback or cash settlement.

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.

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Recall 20V570000 covers 2020 Altima rear window glass that may detach from the vehicle while driving, creating a debris hazard and crash risk. Detaching glass at speed is a catastrophic visibility and safety failure. If this recall remedy (resealing or glass replacement) was applied and the owner subsequently experienced any glass-related symptom, that follow-up repair counts toward Song-Beverly's eligibility threshold. Owners should also verify recall completion before any used-vehicle purchase.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Recall 20V685000 covers over-cured Continental ProContact TX tires on 2020 Altima S trims that may develop sidewall breaks or tread separation, causing sudden air loss. A tire blowout at highway speed creates an immediate loss-of-control risk. If the replacement tires provided under this recall subsequently developed abnormal wear or failure, or if the dealer failed to perform the recall on a timely basis and a blowout occurred, Song-Beverly may apply to any resulting defect repairs within the warranty period.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8677669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC765.

sticky steering; steering wheel feels stuck; increased steering effort; steering recall

Recall 21V138000 addresses an improperly torqued tie rod ball joint fastener on 2020-2021 Altima that could detach, causing complete loss of steering control. Loss of steering at speed is among the most serious safety defects under both NHTSA standards and California Song-Beverly. If a 2020-2021 Altima owner experienced any steering pull, clunking, or loss of steering response after this recall remedy, those symptoms and dealer visits are directly relevant to a lemon-law claim. Two or more unsuccessful repair attempts for steering defects create a rebuttable presumption of eligibility.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Recall 21V169000 addresses over-cured Continental tires on 2019-2020 Altima vehicles across multiple tire lines (broader scope than 20V685000 / iss-06). Over-cured tires risk sidewall fracture and tread separation causing sudden air loss or blowout. Owners who experienced a tire failure before the recall remedy was applied, or who were not notified in time, should document all tire-related dealer visits. Concurrent tire and steering defects in the same vehicle record (21V138000 and 21V169000) strengthen a Song-Beverly claim based on cumulative out-of-service days.

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.

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Recall 23V628000 covers 2019-2021 Altima vehicles where camera harness damage causes distortion or complete loss of the rearview camera display — a different root cause from the firmware issue in 19V654000 (iss-04). A 2019-2021 Altima owner whose backup camera failed twice — first addressed under iss-04 (firmware) and again under iss-09 (harness) — has two separate documented repair attempts for the same functional symptom: camera failure in reverse. California courts have recognized that functionally identical symptoms across different recall fixes can count as multiple repair attempts for Song-Beverly purposes.

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

sticky steering; steering wheel feels stuck; increased steering effort; steering recall

Recall 23V882000 covers 2024 Altima vehicles where the bolts connecting the electronic power steering (EPS) unit to the steering rack may loosen, causing loss of steering control or complete steering lock-up at any speed. This is distinct from the 2020-2021 tie rod recall (iss-07) and represents a new steering-system defect in the refreshed model year. A 2024 Altima owner who experienced steering difficulty or lock-up before the recall remedy has a straightforward Song-Beverly record: a safety defect repaired under recall, with any recurrence after the fix counted as additional repair attempts.

Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC997.

engine knocking; engine stalls; sudden loss of power; check engine light; engine failure recall

Recall 25V437000 covers 2019-2020 Altima VC-Turbo models for engine bearing manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure and hot-oil discharge, increasing fire risk. Nissan's remedy is an ECM software reprogram — not a mechanical fix — which means the underlying bearing defect remains. If the ECM reprogram does not prevent engine failure and the owner returns to the dealer with the same engine-failure or power-loss symptom, that visit resets the Song-Beverly repair-attempt counter. Owners who had engine failures before the April 2026 recall notification and bore out-of-pocket repair costs may be entitled to reimbursement or a buyback under California Civil Code Section 1794.

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.

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Recall 26V023000 covers 2025 Altima vehicles with door strikers that may have been improperly welded, allowing a door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion — a direct injury and ejection risk. For a brand-new 2025 model, a recall of this severity at delivery is highly relevant to Song-Beverly: California lemon law protects buyers from day-one defects, and a structural safety recall issued within months of purchase strengthens a claim that the vehicle was defective as delivered. If the striker weld repair is not completed and a door opens in service, each resulting dealer visit counts toward the repair-attempt threshold.

Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be sea

CVT AT Hot warning light; Power Reduced message on dash; transmission shudder at low speed; judder on acceleration from stop; hesitation between 20-40 mph; transmission slips under load; CVT whine or grinding noise; sudden loss of drive at highway speed; transmission stall at traffic light; car hesitates and will not accelerate

CVT shudder, limp-mode events, and power-reduction warnings that recur after dealer repair attempts are quintessential lemon-law patterns under California Song-Beverly. If the Altima has been returned to the dealer two or more times for the same CVT symptom within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles — or if the vehicle has been out of service for 30+ cumulative days — the owner may have a rebuttable presumption of eligibility. Nissan's own extended CVT warranty on prior generations shows manufacturer awareness of systemic failure, which strengthens a Song-Beverly claim on vehicles where Nissan denies coverage.

Nissan TSB NTB19-021 (referenced in class-action filings): CVT fluid exchange using NS-3 fluid and updated CVT control unit software. If thermal failure has occurred: CVT assembly replacement ($3,500-$5,500 out-of-pocket after warranty expiration). Nissan extended CVT warranty to 84 months/84,000 miles on some prior-generation vehicles; L34 coverage subject to individual negotiation. Document every dealer visit and CVT fluid service record.

car brakes suddenly with nothing in front; Forward Collision Warning activates on open highway; Collision Malfunction warning light stays on; AEB slams brakes under bridges or at railroad crossings; adaptive cruise control disables unexpectedly; ProPILOT sensor blocked message; car decelerates to 40 mph from 70 mph without input; dealer cannot duplicate; rear-end collision risk from unexpected stop

Unexpected, uncontrolled hard braking is a safety defect that substantially impairs the use and value of the vehicle under Song-Beverly. If the dealer has documented the complaint and been unable to duplicate ('CNX' notation on repair order) on two or more visits, California law does not require the defect to be reproduced at the dealership — the owner's documented complaints and the pattern across NHTSA complaint filings support the claim. An owner involved in a rear-end collision caused by phantom braking may have additional tort exposure arguments.

Dealer-recommended repair: replace radar/sonar control unit and recalibrate forward sensor. Some owners required bracket replacement (sonar control unit mounting bracket). Nissan has issued multiple software updates for IFCW/ProPILOT but the false-activation pattern persists in owner complaints through 2026. No NHTSA recall issued as of Jun 30, 2026.

check engine light on; Mass Air Flow sensor code P0101 / P0102; Engine Malfunction Reduce Power warning; engine dies while driving on highway; car stalls and restarts; excessive oil consumption between oil changes; oil level low warning; engine hesitates and loses power; MAF sensor replaced multiple times without permanent fix; car goes into limp mode

Recurring engine malfunction warning and limp-mode shutdowns represent a substantial impairment of the vehicle's use and safety. Under Song-Beverly, if the dealer has attempted to repair the same engine malfunction symptom (P0101 MAF / 'Reduce Power') two or more times without success, or if total out-of-service days exceed 30, the owner has a strong basis for a lemon claim. California's law covers both express warranty defects and defects that the manufacturer should have known about — Nissan's pattern of repeat MAF replacements without addressing the underlying oil consumption is relevant to that analysis.

Short-term: MAF sensor replacement (recurring, $150-$300 each time). Longer-term: piston ring inspection and replacement if oil consumption confirmed via Nissan's oil consumption test protocol. Active Grille Shutter assembly replacement for P059F (approx. $400-$700). Owners should request Nissan's written oil consumption test before any warranty expires.

coolant loss without visible external leak; exhaust gases in coolant / head gasket breach; powertrain disengages while driving; cannot accelerate after engine warms up; engine warning lights; white smoke from exhaust; coolant reservoir runs low repeatedly; engine overheats under normal highway driving; carbon buildup on intake valves (direct-injection, no port wash)

Recall 25V437000 (iss-11) covers the bearing defect with an ECM reprogram, but owners who experienced powertrain disengagement, coolant loss, or engine replacement before the recall remedy was available may have a warranty-repair-history claim. Under Song-Beverly, a defect that required an engine replacement or caused multiple dealer visits before the recall was issued can still support a buyback claim if the repair attempts occurred within the warranty period and the vehicle was out of service for 30+ cumulative days.

Recall 25V437000 remedy: ECM software reprogram to detect early bearing degradation and alert driver. If engine failure has already occurred: engine assembly replacement (cost $8,000-$15,000 if out of warranty). Carbon buildup: intake valve walnut blasting ($400-$600, not a recall item). Coolant intrusion: head gasket replacement or short-block replacement depending on severity.

infotainment screen freezes while driving; NissanConnect reboots mid-trip; radio volume suddenly blares loud without input; audio volume cannot be controlled; CarPlay disconnects randomly; Bluetooth drops and reconnects; screen goes black; radio changes station by itself; radio turns on when car is off; backup camera delay or freeze on reverse

While infotainment failures alone rarely meet the Song-Beverly 'substantial impairment' threshold, spontaneous audio volume spikes at highway speed can constitute a safety distraction defect. When NissanConnect failures co-occur with backup camera malfunctions (which are FMVSS 111-regulated safety equipment), the combined defect record strengthens a lemon claim. Owners who have had both infotainment and backup-camera repairs on the same vehicle should aggregate all repair orders as a single recurring defect pattern.

Dealer-applied NissanConnect software update (no cost under warranty). If the head unit hardware is faulty: head unit replacement ($800-$1,500 parts and labor). Persistent audio volume spikes: amplifier module inspection and software recalibration. Document every dealer visit with a written repair order noting the specific symptom.

door locks do not respond to key fob; interior door lock button inoperative on 2-4 doors; only driver door locks with key; rear doors will not lock or unlock electronically; doors cannot be secured; key fob shows lock confirmed but doors remain unlocked; actuator replaced multiple times on same door; actuator clicks but does not engage

Serial actuator failures — returning to the dealer for the same 'door locks inoperative' symptom on multiple occasions — directly map to the Song-Beverly 'reasonable number of repair attempts' test (two attempts for safety defects; four or more for non-safety defects). A vehicle that has had door actuators replaced on three or more separate dealer visits for the same symptom within the warranty period may qualify for a California buyback. Owners should retain all repair orders specifying each actuator replacement visit.

Door lock actuator replacement, per door ($150-$350 parts and labor each). Nissan dealers typically replace one at a time rather than proactively replacing all four, leading to serial return visits. After warranty expiration, cost is entirely owner-borne. Some owners report switching to aftermarket actuators with improved longevity.