The problem
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."
The risk
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-023 (26V023000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | PD185, PMA61 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch |
| Report date | January 20, 2026 |
| Owners notified | March 13, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 26,432 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-023 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 26,432 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.