2016 Nissan Altima Recalls
Total Recalls
Source: NHTSA Campaign Data
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How to Handle Recalls
Check your VIN
Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.
Verify Status
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Document It
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Note: Unrepaired recalls can affect vehicle safety and resale value. We recommend checking for open recalls at least once a year.
What the recall count means for the 2016 Nissan Altima
The 2016 Nissan Altima has 5 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2016 Nissan Altima has 1 serious recall touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.
Which systems are affected?
The main systems named in recall filings for the 2016 Nissan Altima include AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH.
What should buyers check before purchase?
Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.
What is the most serious recall on the 2016 Nissan Altima?
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Altima have?
Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.
Are there safety critical recalls for the 2016 Nissan Altima?
Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Primary source
- NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
- Workflow
- Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification
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