2007 Nissan Altima Recalls

What To Do If Your Altima Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Nissan, so if you own a 2007 Altima take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Nissan to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2007 Altima Recalls

• AIR BAGS Recall for 2007 Nissan Altima

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 07 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V521000
  • Number Affected 204,361

  Summary: Nissan is recalling 204,361 MY 2007-2008 Altima, Altima hybrid, 350Z, 350Z roadster, MY 2008 Altima coupe, rogue, MY 2009 murano, and infiniti MY 2007-2008 G35 sedan, MY 2008 G37 coupe and EX35 passenger vehicles equipped with Continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).

  Consequence: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on November 4, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V521000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE Recall for 2007 Nissan Altima

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 07 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V521000
  • Number Affected 204,361

  Summary: Nissan is recalling 204,361 MY 2007-2008 Altima, Altima hybrid, 350Z, 350Z roadster, MY 2008 Altima coupe, rogue, MY 2009 murano, and infiniti MY 2007-2008 G35 sedan, MY 2008 G37 coupe and EX35 passenger vehicles equipped with Continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).

  Consequence: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on November 4, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V521000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Recall for 2007 Nissan Altima

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 28 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07V599000
  • Number Affected 114

  Summary: On certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (BCM) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. If the TPMS is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire pressure as designed.

  Consequence: Driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will check the TPMS function and reactivate it if necessary. The recall began on January 18, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V599000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recall for 2007 Nissan Altima

  • Recall Announced JUNE 21 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07V267000
  • Number Affected 140,582

  Summary: On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.

  Consequence: If the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. The recall began on July 3, 2007, and will continue through October 1, 2007. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V267000 »