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Nissan hood latch and door striker recalls: what owners should know
Two of these three Nissan recalls involve the same part: the secondary, or backup, hood latch. On 2013-2018 Altima sedans the backup latch can corrode over time and fail to hold if the primary latch is inadvertently released, and on the 2022 Pathfinder insufficient welds may let the secondary hood latch retainer bracket detach from the front bumper assembly. Either way, nothing reliable stops the hood if the main latch lets go. The third recall is a different failure entirely: improperly welded door strikers on 2025 Altima and Sentra, plus 2025-2026 Frontier and 2026 Kicks, which may break and allow a door to open while the vehicle is moving. Bad welds and corrosion, not electronics, define this group.
Warning signs to watch for
- Hood lifts, flutters, or sits unevenly at highway speed
- Hood does not feel firmly latched after you close it
- Hood release lever feels loose, or the secondary latch is stiff or sticky
- A door rattles, does not latch securely, or pops open on Altima, Sentra, Frontier, or Kicks
- Corroded backup latches can fail silently, with no warning until the primary latch releases
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of these three recalls carries a stop-driving or park-outside order from Nissan or NHTSA, so you can keep driving while you schedule the repair. Both hood latch recalls, the 2013-2018 Altima and the 2022 Pathfinder, still deserve urgency: confirm the hood is firmly latched every time you close it, because the backup latch is the very part in question. The door striker recall on the 2025 Altima and Sentra is the same — no park-it order, but a door can come open while you are driving, so book it promptly.
What the free repair involves
Repairs differ by campaign. For 2013-2018 Altimas, dealers install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, add a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and supply an Owner's Manual addendum card with lubrication instructions. For the 2022 Pathfinder, dealers inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket as necessary. For the door striker recall, dealers replace the door strikers. All free of charge, with no over-the-air option.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Nissan Altima and Sentra: doors may open while driving | high |
| 2021-09-10 | Nissan Pathfinder backup hood latch bracket may come loose | medium |
| 2020-05-28 | Nissan Altima backup hood latch may rust and stick | high |
Common questions
My 2013-2015 Altima already had a hood latch recall done. Am I still covered?
Yes. The notice states that 2013-2015 Altimas are covered even if the earlier 16V-029 hood latch repair was already performed. Give a Nissan dealer your VIN and have the newer remedy installed, free of charge.
Which vehicles does the door striker recall actually cover?
Certain 2025 Altima and Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles with improperly welded door strikers. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026, and Nissan's recall numbers include PD185. Call 800-647-7261 to confirm by VIN.
What can I do to lower the risk before the hood repair?
Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched every single time, and never rely on the secondary latch alone. Nissan also gave Altima owners an Owner's Manual addendum card explaining how to lubricate the latch.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.