Nissan recalls 2020 Altima vehicles with Continental tires that may have over-cured sidewalls, risking sudden air loss or loss of vehicle control. Owners notified via mail on May 11, 2021.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan is recalling 2020 Altima vehicles with Continental tires that may have over-cured sidewalls. This could cause sudden air loss or tread/belt loss, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have tires inspected and replaced by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79923-nissan-2020-altima-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79923-nissan-2020-altima-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V169000
“Nissan 2020 Altima Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79923-nissan-2020-altima-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss. Based on NHTSA recall 21V169000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V169000).
Over-cured tires during production can develop sidewall breaks, causing sudden air loss or belt separation. This may lead to tread/belt loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Nissan Altima vehicles with Continental tires purchased between 2019-2020 are affected. Drivers using these tires without inspection are at higher risk of losing vehicle control.
Check if your 2020 Altima has Continental tires purchased between 2019-2020. Nissan mailed notification letters on May 11, 2021.
Inspect tires for sidewall cracks or separation at the edge of the tire.
Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to schedule tire inspection and replacement.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
Over-cured tires during production may develop sidewall breaks, causing sudden air loss or belt separation.
Nissan will inspect tires and replace them as necessary at no cost. Immediate replacement isn't required but should be done if issues are found.
Nissan mailed notification letters to owners on May 11, 2021.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V169000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 21V169000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798. 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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