The problem
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.
The risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-526 (26V526000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | PD202 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Critical fasteners |
| Report date | August 12, 2026 |
| Owners notified | September 25, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 149 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-526 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 149 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.