Nissan: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of Nissan only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 26V526000Received 12 Aug 2026. 149 units.

   Air Bags / Critical Fasteners

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number PD202. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

2. 26V455000Received 15 Jul 2026. 168,149 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number R26B1/2, P6A13/4. The campaign has 24 make, model and year entries.

3. 26V425000Received 1 Jul 2026. 3,788 units.

   Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Retractor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number R26A7. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

4. 26V419000Received 30 Jun 2026. 5,823 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD198. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number PD198. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Aug 2026. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

5. 26V410000Received 26 Jun 2026. 946 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number PMA68. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Aug 2026. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

The list shows the newest 5 of 375 campaigns.

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A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

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Which Nissan model line has the most recall campaigns?

The Sentra: 55 campaigns for 45 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.

Which Nissan model line has the most complaints?

The Altima: 10,960 complaints for 31 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which components do the complaints about Nissan vehicles name?

Power Train: 180.1 per 1,000 component mentions. Engine and Engine Cooling: 91 per 1,000 component mentions. Air Bags: 83 per 1,000 component mentions.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for Nissan?

42,412,014 units in 375 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.