Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 21, 2023
Nissan 2024 Altima Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Loose Bolts
Nissan recalls certain 2024 Altima vehicles with loose steering bolts that could cause loss of steering control or lock-up, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge.
Nissan is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles because bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, potentially causing loss of steering control or steering lock-up. This could increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle is driven. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81837-nissan-2024-altima-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
“Nissan 2024 Altima Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Loose Bolts.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81837-nissan-2024-altima-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #23V882000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V882000).
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled 2024 Altima vehicles due to potential steering lock-up, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Dec. 21, 2023. Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Nissan Altima, 2024
What to do
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
The hazard
Bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up. This condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Nissan North America, Inc. has 229 other recalls on file since Sept. 16, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Nissan Cube (2010) Air Bag Recall (Oct. 4, 2026), Nissan 2025 Altima Air Bags May Not Deploy (Aug. 13, 2026), and Nissan 2020-2027 QX80 Recall (July 15, 2026). NHTSA has received 41 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Altima as of Aug. 7, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Hyundai 2026 Kona Steering Recall (Feb. 6, 2026), Volvo 2026 VNL Steering Recall (July 9, 2026), and Toyota Lexus RX 2026 Steering Recall (Sept. 17, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects certain 2024 Nissan Altima vehicles. Owners should check if their vehicle was manufactured with the specific bolt design that may loosen.
Brand
Nissan
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-867-7669 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Steering Gear Assembly Replacement
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly at no cost once your vehicle is confirmed affected.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC997.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 50 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V882000 — Nissan 2024 Altima Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Loose Bolts
Hello,
I own a Nissan 2024 Altima Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Loose Bolts that is covered by recall 23V882000 from Nissan.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC997.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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