2025 Nissan Altima recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Altima and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are service brakes (2), hydraulic (1), air (1). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 28–31 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Altima model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 4.4 per model year.
Recalls 2
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Nissan Altima. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Air bags · critical fasteners
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.
Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
The contact's wife owned a 2025 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle continued accelerating downhill and the contact drove over granite lines on the side of the road to slow the vehicle but the vehicle side-swiped another vehicle and stopped at the bottom of th…
This vehicle was rented to me on 04/23/2026. While driving, the gear shifter detached from its housing, causing the vehicle to become stuck in Drive. Due to this mechanical failure, I was unable to shift the vehicle into Park, Reverse, or Neutral. As a result, I was required to continuously apply pressure to the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from moving until law enforcem…
I am reporting a severe combined safety failure involving fuel delivery and electronic systems. Between 1:22 PM and 3:37 PM, documented evidence shows the vehicle's fuel range dropped by 37 miles while the odometer recorded only 6 actual miles driven—a 600% abnormal fuel consumption rate accompanied by excessive engine noise. The odometer also exhibited erratic behavior, revers…
Safety ratings
2025 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD
2025 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Nissan Altima.
Altima
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
Altima AWD
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Altima, most recently for air bags · critical fasteners (08/13/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Altima?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are service brakes (2), hydraulic (1), air (1).
Is the 2025 Nissan Altima safe?
The 2025 Nissan Altima earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Nissan Altima?
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Altima model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 4.4 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Altima get?
EPA ratings for the 2025 Nissan Altima range from 28 to 31 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: ALTIMA, Altima.