NISSAN ALTIMA (2019) recall — Exterior Lighting
Nissan recalls 2019 Altima vehicles with brake lights staying on when brakes aren't pressed, which could cause crashes. Owners must contact Nissan for free brake pedal repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake switch remains in the ON position, the brake lights will remain illuminated when the brakes are not being pressed, which may confuse other drivers. Additionally, the transmission shift lever may be moved out of the Park position without the brake pedal being pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling 2019 Altima vehicles where brake lights stay on when brakes aren't pressed. This could confuse other drivers and cause the car to roll unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224250-nissan-2019-altima-brake-lights-stay-on-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224250-nissan-2019-altima-brake-lights-stay-on-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V235000
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“Nissan 2019 Altima: Brake Lights Stay On Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224250-nissan-2019-altima-brake-lights-stay-on-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V235000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V235000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake switch bracket may be in the wrong place, causing brake lights to stay on when brakes aren't pressed. This could confuse other drivers. Also, the car might roll unexpectedly if the transmission shifts out of Park without pressing the brake.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles with the brake switch bracket in the wrong position are affected. Drivers who don't check the brake switch position before moving the car are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles with brake lights staying on when brakes aren't pressed. The recall started May 15, 2019, and Nissan will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan
Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to get a free brake pedal repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new brake pedal as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake switch bracket may be in the incorrect location, causing brake lights to stay on when brakes aren't pressed, which could lead to unexpected car movement.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Check if your 2019 Nissan Altima has brake lights staying on when brakes aren't pressed. The recall began May 15, 2019.
What should I do if my car is affected?
Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 for a free brake pedal repair.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V235000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 19V235000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new brake pedal as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #19V235000 (March 25, 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.