Does the 2021 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Altima as of May 24, 2026. See each hazard, remedy, and official notice above.

What should I do if my 2021 Nissan Altima is recalled?

Contact a franchised dealer for the manufacturer — recall repairs are performed free of charge. Use the official NHTSA notice for the manufacturer's recall number and instructions.

Does "no recalls found" mean the 2021 Nissan Altima is safe?

No. It only means no matching NHTSA recall campaigns were found as of May 24, 2026. Recalls can be issued later, and this lookup does not confirm an individual VIN's repair status.

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Recall campaigns found

The 2021 Nissan Altima has 2 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA as of May 24, 2026. Review each one below for the reported hazard and free remedy, then open the official NHTSA notice to confirm it applies to your vehicle. This matches recalls by year, make, and model — it doesn't confirm whether a specific VIN was already repaired.

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

21V138000

Reported March 4, 2021

Hazard

A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.

Affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.

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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

23V628000

Reported September 8, 2023

Hazard

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.

Affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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Source: NHTSA, as of May 24, 2026. Verify at NHTSA

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Altima have any recalls?: Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Altima as of May 24, 2026. See each hazard, remedy, and official notice above.
What should I do if my 2021 Nissan Altima is recalled?: Contact a franchised dealer for the manufacturer — recall repairs are performed free of charge. Use the official NHTSA notice for the manufacturer's recall number and instructions.
Does "no recalls found" mean the 2021 Nissan Altima is safe?: No. It only means no matching NHTSA recall campaigns were found as of May 24, 2026. Recalls can be issued later, and this lookup does not confirm an individual VIN's repair status.