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2025 Nissan Altima Problems: 1 Known Issue

2025 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Nissan Altima has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Improperly Welded Door Strikers Can Break, Allowing Doors to Open While Driving (Recall 26V023 / PD185). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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On the 2025 Nissan Altima, nHTSA recall 26V023000 and Nissan campaign PD185 cover certain 2025 Altima vehicles. Improperly welded door strikers may break and allow a door to open while the vehicle is moving, creating a noncompliance with FMVSS 206 and an injury risk.

Common Symptoms

  • VIN checked for 26V023000/PD185
  • door latch engagement checked
  • dealer striker replacement confirmed

How to Fix

Check the VIN for 26V023000/PD185 and arrange the no-charge dealer replacement of the affected door strikers. Until remedied, verify every door is fully latched before moving the vehicle and follow Nissan's owner instructions. Do not buy a striker, latch, fastener or body repair from this page; VIN eligibility and the recall remedy control the repair.

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Campaign #26V02300021/01/2026

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

Campaign #26V52600013/08/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Nissan Altima problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Nissan Altima has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Improperly Welded Door Strikers Can Break, Allowing Doors to Open While Driving (Recall 26V023 / PD185). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Nissan Altima reliable?

The 2025 Nissan Altima has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Improperly Welded Door Strikers Can Break, Allowing Doors to Open While Driving (Recall 26V023 / PD185). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2025 Nissan Altima Improperly Welded Door Strikers Can Break, Allowing Doors to Open While Driving (Recall 26V023 / PD185)?

NHTSA recall 26V023000 and Nissan campaign PD185 cover certain 2025 Altima vehicles. Improperly welded door strikers may break and allow a door to open while the vehicle is moving, creating a noncompliance with FMVSS 206 and an injury risk. Severity: high.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.