Nissan 2019 Altima Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall
Nissan recalls 2019 Altima vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if ignited. Owners must have fuel pump lock ring inspected or replaced at no cost by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles that may have a fuel leak risk. This could lead to fire if an ignition source is present. Affected vehicles need free inspection or repair by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224248-nissan-2019-altima-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224248-nissan-2019-altima-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V316000
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“Nissan 2019 Altima Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224248-nissan-2019-altima-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #19V316000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V316000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel pump lock ring might not stay securely engaged, causing fuel to leak. If the leak ignites, it could start a fire. This violates federal safety standards for fuel system integrity.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles with front wheel drive and 2.5 liter engines are affected. Drivers who store fuel near ignition sources are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Altima has front wheel drive and a 2.5 liter engine. The recall started May 15, 2019, and applies to vehicles sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-867-7669 to get your vehicle inspected or repaired at no cost.
Have Fuel Pump Inspected
Dealers will check if the lock ring is disengaged and tighten it if needed.
Replace Fuel Pump if Needed
If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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 detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump. Both remedies will be completed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 27 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V316000 (April 18, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.