Model year 2026 · Midsize Cars
2026 Nissan Altima: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Altima at 28–30 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
28–30
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 Nissan Altima recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Nissan Altima, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2026 Nissan Altima in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Nissan Altima fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 26/36/30 mpg | $2,250 | 297 |
| Altima AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 25/33/28 mpg | $2,400 | 316 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 Nissan Altima crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DR N/A AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.2% | Standard |
| 2026 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.2% | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 Nissan Altima owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Altima, most recently on Sep 29, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Lane departure: Warning | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Nissan Altima model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Altima | 28–31 mpg | 2 | 7 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Altima | 29–31 mpg | 1 | 41 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Altima | 29–31 mpg | 0 | 30 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Altima | 29–32 mpg | 0 | 31 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Altima | 29–32 mpg | 2 | 70 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Altima | 29–32 mpg | 6 | 161 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Altima | 29–32 mpg | 7 | 234 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Altima | 26–31 mpg | 2 | 226 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Altima | 26–31 mpg | 3 | 393 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Altima | 26–31 mpg | 4 | 555 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Altima | 26–31 mpg | 10 | 952 | 5/5 |
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Other 2026 Nissan models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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