Nissan: Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Recall Summary Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles because the front passenger air bag and knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect fasteners, preventing them from deploying properly in a crash. This increases the risk of injury during an accident. Dealers will replace the mounting fasteners at no cost to owners.
- Recalling firm
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Product
- Component: AIR BAGS. 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.
- Reason
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy: 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-08-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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