2012 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 2012 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 2012 Altima Recalls

• AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Recall for 2012 Nissan Altima

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 14 2012
  • NHTSA Reference #12V055000
  • Number Affected 976

  Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Altima and versa vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component used, resulting in insufficient output of compressed gas.

  Consequence: The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 12, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 615-725-1000.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #12V055000 »

• AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Recall for 2012 Nissan Altima

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 09 2011
  • NHTSA Reference #11V408000
  • Number Affected 54

  Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2011, through June 21, 2011 and model year 2012 Nissan nv vehicles manufactured from June 23, 2011, through June 28, 2011 because the air bag control unit (acu) was assembled incorrectly.

  Consequence: The affected acu will not operate as designed and this issue may cause the air bags not to inflate in a crash when they are designed to inflate. This could increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Nissan will replace the air bag control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2011. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11V408000 »

• SUSPENSION Recall for 2012 Nissan Altima

  • Recall Announced JULY 19 2011
  • NHTSA Reference #11V371000
  • Number Affected 20,000

  Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Nissan Altima sedan vehicles manufactured from April 25, 2011, through June 10, 2011 at the canton, Mississippi plant. The transverse link bolt may not have been torqued to the proper specification. This condition could cause the bolt to become loose while the vehicle is being driven, creating a rattling noise and vibration.

  Consequence: If the bolt comes out completely, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash.

  Fix: Nissan will replace the transverse link bolts and nuts and tighten them to the proper torque specification free of charge. The safety recall began on August 8, 2011. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11V371000 »