Nissan Recall 21V-169: Tires – sidewall

Affected: 2019–2020 Nissan Altima, 2018–2021 Nissan Titan. Filed with NHTSA on March 11, 2021, covering about 36,141 vehicles.

The problem

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

The risk

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign21V-169 (21V169000)
Manufacturer numberPC798
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentTires › Sidewall
Report dateMarch 11, 2021
Owners notifiedMay 11, 2021
Vehicles affected36,141
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the wheels & tires

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 21V-169 repair free?

Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 36,141 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.