Nissan 2019 Altima Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk from Unlocked Fuel Tube
Nissan recalls 2019 Altima vehicles with potential fuel leak risk if retainer clip is unlocked, increasing fire risk. Owners must have fuel hose secured by dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles because a fuel tube retainer clip might not be locked, which could cause fuel leaks and increase fire risk. This could also lead to engine stalling and crash risks if the fuel tube disconnects. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224249-nissan-2019-altima-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-unlocked.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224249-nissan-2019-altima-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-unlocked · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V922000
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“Nissan 2019 Altima Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk from Unlocked Fuel Tube.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224249-nissan-2019-altima-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-unlocked. Based on NHTSA recall #18V922000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V922000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and leak gasoline, which can ignite and cause a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine may stall, potentially leading to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles with the specific fuel system issue are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at higher risk of fire or crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Nissan Altima has a fuel tube retainer clip that isn't securely locked. The recall started February 11, 2019, and applies to specific vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-867-7669 to schedule a dealer visit for the fix.
Have Fuel Hose Secured by Dealer
Dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 53 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 #18V922000 (December 20, 2018)
- 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.
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