Every 2017 Nissan Altima recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 20V315000
May 28, 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
- Risk
- Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Full recall details for 20V315000 →Structure · NHTSA 18V915000
Dec 19, 2018Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
- Risk
- If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
Full recall details for 18V915000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 17V040000
Jan 18, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
- Risk
- If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full recall details for 17V040000 →
2017 Nissan Altima complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 391 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Altima, reporting 24 crashes, 7 fires, 23 injuries. Nissan has issued at least 247 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train133
- Air Bags73
- Unknown Or Other62
- Vehicle Speed Control41
- Engine39
- Electrical System27
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (77)
- Electrical System (65)
- Power Train (48)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (27)
- Exterior Lighting (21)
- Engine (18)
Read Nissan Altima owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 Nissan Altima
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 3 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
EA21002Opened Sep 17, 2021Open
- Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
EA19002Opened Jul 29, 2019Closed Jun 16, 2025
- Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
PE18013Opened Dec 1, 2018Closed Aug 21, 2019
What people reported
Owners have filed 391 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Altima. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened and struck the front windshield. The failure caused windshield glass shards to fly into the contact's eyes.”
2017 NISSAN ALTIMAJun 26, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11746713
Injury reported
“Dear NHTSA, I am writing to formally report a dangerous design oversight and safety hazard regarding the trunk lid support mechanism on the Nissan Altima. On [Date of Incident], while the vehicle was parked, a gust of wind caused the trunk lid to slam shut unexpectedly.”
2017 NISSAN ALTIMAMay 3, 2026 · AZ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735398
Injury reportedCrash
“I was hit by a school bus on the interstate and my air bags didn't deploy. My car is throwing a code that all 4 did.”
2017 NISSAN ALTIMAApr 22, 2026 · NE
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11733002
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linnkages) for the hood latch and was taken to the dealer, who completed the remedy on June 3, 2025.”
2017 NISSAN ALTIMANov 18, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11700092
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 25-30 MPH she crashed into a parked 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 that was parked illegally on the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no reported fires.”
2017 NISSAN ALTIMAMay 27, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11663047
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