Verdict
2025 Nissan Altima: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Nissan Altima — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 6 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 52% of 2025 sedans. Air Bags leads the reports (17%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
6
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
31
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 52% of 2025 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (17% of 6 reports), followed by back over prevention (17%).
Share of all 6 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11642097.
Recalls(1)
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Latches/Locks/Linkages · 26V023000Details +Close −
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."
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: 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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2025 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
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2025 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 38 | 31 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2025 Nissan Altima: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Nissan Altima?
Owners filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Nissan Altima — more complaints than 52% of comparable 2025 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Nissan Altima?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (17% of complaints) and back over prevention (17%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Altima have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2025 Nissan Altima, covering components such as latches/locks/linkages. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Altima get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Altima at 31 mpg combined.