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Buying a used 2021 Nissan Altima? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 70 owner complaints on file

The 2021 Nissan Altima has 2 recalls in this group, covering steering tie rod detachment and rearview camera image failure. Steering recall completion is a key mechanical item to document, while camera operation can also be checked directly. Its 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified reports, including 22 involving forward collision avoidance, 21 service brakes, 21 electrical systems, and 12 unknown or other issues. The record lists 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify tie rod recall completion and inspect steering components.
3. Confirm the camera recall repair and check image operation.
4. Ask about collision-avoidance alerts, braking faults, and electrical repairs.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2021 Nissan Altima

What owners have reported to NHTSA

70 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2025
• All Altima recalls