Does the 2017 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Altima, the most recent reported on May 28, 2020 (Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Altima?

Owners have filed 393 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (133 complaints), followed by air bags (74).

How many 2017 Nissan Altima complaints mention a crash or fire?

24 of 393 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 23 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Nissan Altima recalls and problems

3 recalls and 393 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Altima.

recalls

393

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Nissan Altima recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch

NHTSA campaign 20V315000 · reported May 28, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 1,831,818 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Structure: emergency, escape/egress/exit · Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 18V915000 · reported December 19, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 341,003 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 17V040000 · reported January 18, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 341,005 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train133
Air bags74
Unknown or other62
Vehicle speed control41
Engine39
Electrical system27
Service brakes19
Exterior lighting18
Structure18
Fuel/propulsion system17

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2026 · Air bags · 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Oct 14, 2026 · Seats
2017 Nissan Altima purchased used from large used dealer chain location in Albuquerque, NM on 11/24/25. At delivery, salesman demonstrated driver seat moved up/down and stated it just needed a bolt/belt. Co-signer who was present witnessed. Component failed: Driver seat front mounting bolt missing — seat not secured…

Sep 10, 2026 · Air bags · 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with an electrical fault inside the air bag, and it was determined that the air bag inside the seat back needed to be…

Aug 12, 2026 · Exterior lighting
1. Headlights. The headlights are dim to the point that vision at night is greatly impaired unless I use my high beams. It is available for inspection. 2. Impaired vision at night, I cannot see very well when driving at night, and others may be affected by not being able to see me as well. 3. This is a known…

Aug 11, 2026 · Air bags
I was driving home from the store like 4 blocks away and on the road there’s dip n the road you can’t avoid it so after i drive over it the airbag light comes on with hitting anything.

Altima model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	8	1,114	52	8
2015	10	955	46	5
2016	4	555	28	3
2017	3	393	24	7
2018	2	226	11	0
2019	7	234	22	5
2020	6	161	15	5

Across all years, the 2013 Altima has the most complaints (2,313). All Nissan Altima years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Altima have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Altima, the most recent reported on May 28, 2020 (Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Altima?: Owners have filed 393 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (133 complaints), followed by air bags (74).
How many 2017 Nissan Altima complaints mention a crash or fire?: 24 of 393 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 23 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.