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2018 Nissan Altima recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Altima. A campaign often covers only certain trims, engines or build dates, so check your exact VIN.

Check your 2018 Nissan Altima VIN

Enter your VIN to decode it free. For open (unrepaired) recalls on your exact VIN, use NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2018 Nissan Altima recall campaigns on file (2)

Live data from NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-15 and refreshed daily.

• Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch · May 28, 2020 · campaign 20V315000
  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
  Risk: Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly…
  Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owner’s Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain…
• Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera · Sep 12, 2019 · campaign 19V654000
  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are…
  Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
  Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

How to check if your 2018 Nissan Altima has an open recall

1. Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door-jamb sticker, or your registration or insurance card.
2. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The result shows open recalls the manufacturer has reported for that VIN.
3. If a recall is open, call an authorized Nissan dealer. Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge.

Our tool decodes the VIN for free (year, make, model). The optional $1 report gathers NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Nissan Altima in one place, and there is no charge if we can't find your car's details. It is compiled from free public government data and is not an accident, title or ownership history report.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Altima (live data as of 2026-11-15). Not every campaign applies to every vehicle, because many cover only certain trims, engines or build dates.

Does my 2018 Nissan Altima have an open recall?

The list on this page shows campaigns for the model and year, not for your exact car. To see whether your VIN has an open (unrepaired) recall, enter it at NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Do Nissan recall repairs cost money?

Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge by an authorized dealer.

Will I be charged if you can't find my vehicle?

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