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Nissan Altima by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Nissan Altima (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 28–30 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 23 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Nissan Altima years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Altima | 2 | 28–30 mpg | 0 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Altima | 3 | 28–31 mpg | 2 | 7 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Altima | 4 | 29–31 mpg | 1 | 41 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Altima | 4 | 29–31 mpg | 0 | 30 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Altima | 6 | 29–32 mpg | 0 | 31 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Altima | 6 | 29–32 mpg | 2 | 70 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Altima | 5 | 29–32 mpg | 6 | 161 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Altima | 5 | 29–32 mpg | 7 | 234 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Altima | 3 | 26–31 mpg | 2 | 226 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Altima | 3 | 26–31 mpg | 3 | 393 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Altima | 3 | 26–31 mpg | 4 | 555 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Altima | 2 | 26–31 mpg | 10 | 952 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Nissan Altima recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Nissan Altima year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V526000 — Air bags: Critical fasteners, reported Aug 12, 2026; model years 2025
- 26V023000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch, reported Jan 20, 2026; model years 2025
- 25V437000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported Jun 27, 2025; model years 2019, 2020
- 23V882000 — Steering: Rack and pinion, reported Dec 21, 2023; model years 2024
- 23V628000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Sep 8, 2023; model years 2019, 2020, 2021
- 21V169000 — Tires: Sidewall, reported Mar 11, 2021; model years 2019, 2020
- 21V138000 — Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly, reported Mar 4, 2021; model years 2020, 2021
- 20V685000 — Tires, reported Nov 5, 2020; model years 2020
- 20V570000 — Visibility: Glass, side/rear, reported Sep 22, 2020; model years 2020
- 20V315000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch, reported May 28, 2020; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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