2019 Nissan Altima Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 234 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

30/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2019 Nissan Altima

The 2019 Nissan Altima shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

7 recalls on record

234

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Nissan Altima (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Tires

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.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #21V169000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #19V316000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

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.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #18V922000

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

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…

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #19V235000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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….

NHTSA #19V654000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

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

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #23V628000

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

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.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #25V437000

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Nissan Altima

Based on 234 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine

Service Brakes

Forward Collision Avoidance

Visibility/wiper

Air Bags

Engine And Engine Cooling

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Nissan Altima — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Nissan Altima

Is the 2019 Nissan Altima reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Nissan Altima has 7 recall campaigns and 234 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Altima have?

The 2019 Nissan Altima has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Altima?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Nissan Altima are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2019 Nissan Altima safe to buy?

The 2019 Nissan Altima has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Nissan Altima should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Altima are: 2018, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2014.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.