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2021 Nissan Altima recalls and problems

2 recalls and 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Altima.

2
recalls
70
owner complaints
7
complaints mentioning a crash
1
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.

2021 Nissan Altima recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 23V628000 · reported September 8, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 153,376 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly

NHTSA campaign 21V138000 · reported March 4, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 2,407 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
The risk
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Sep 10, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 97,350 miles · crash reported

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking lot, the contact shifted into drive(D) and then to reverse(R) to exit the parking lot, and while driving 3 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact attempted to forcefully…

Jul 23, 2026 · Electrical system

Got the car from kingdom Chevy on 66 and western on February 2024 used at 62.000. I took the car back twice because the screen in the car kept cutting off fading on and fading off. Secondly, the Bluetooth plug would not work. I did not have the car a month. They kept telling me that nothing was wrong with the vehicle…

Jul 10, 2026 · Service brakes

When I make a turn, I hear a clicking noise and also when I come to a complete stop, I can a sound that sounds like a grunting noise. I had new brakes, rotors and brand new tires put on in 2025. I think my ball joints and tie rod is defective. I have a triple AAA membership and I just renewed it in June and it said…

Jul 8, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance · crash reported

My car is supposed to have an automatic braking system/collision detection. Two cars in front of me slammed on their brakes and the car in front of me slammed on his brake, and I didn't have enough time to react. I totalled my car, but my car is supposed to have a safety feature that automatically brakes. The faulty…

Jul 7, 2026 · Electrical system

Door lock actuators have failed completely on 2 doors, and intermittently on 1 door of a 2021 Nissan Altima. They do not respond to either the key fob or door button. There are no warnings or indicators associated with this component so it is unknown when the failures first occurred, but it was first noticed in summer…

Altima model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2018 2226110
2019 7234225
2020 6161155
2021 27071
2022 03151
2023 03051
2024 14171

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

Questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Nissan Altima, the most recent reported on September 8, 2023 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Altima?
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (22 complaints), followed by electrical system (21).
How many 2021 Nissan Altima complaints mention a crash or fire?
7 of 70 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 10, 2026.