CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Nissan Altima has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (26 reports).
2021 Nissan Altima recalls
Rearview Camera Image Can Distort or Go Blank
The rearview camera harness can be damaged, causing the camera image on the display to distort or disappear.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering
The tie rod ball joint fastener on the steering linkage was not tightened properly at the factory.
Most common 2021 Nissan Altima problems
Problem areas named in the 71 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 26 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear seat belt failed to latch securely. The instrument panel illuminated, and the seat belt warning light remained displayed with a beeping sound during and after the failure. The battery was replaced twice within one year, and the vehicle needed to be jumpstarted by AAA due to an issue associated with a sensor. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the RPC became extremely elevated. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally stalled and shut off unexpectedly. There was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle which was associated with the radiator. Additionally, Bluetooth calls were droppe
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 depress the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. Due to the failure, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,350.
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. I took my vehicle to the dealer and was told that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that basically my car was one of the cars that got put in the bad batch. I was also told that the only recall on this car was the hood. No one could open the hood, even if I pull the latch in the car. I explained to the guy at the Nissan dealer again that the board kept cutting on and off
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 that my 2021 has two recalls. NHTSA # 23V628000 The back over prevention sensing system camera & NHTSA# 21V138000 Steering Linkage Tie Rod Assembly.
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 automatic braking didn't engage as it should have.
2021 Nissan Altima questions
Does the 2021 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Nissan Altima: Rearview Camera Image Can Distort or Go Blank; Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Altima?
Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (26), Electrical System (22), Service Brakes (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Nissan Altima has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.