Nissan recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
What could happen
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an OwnerÂs Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Vehicles covered
- Nissan Altima 2013–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V315000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jun 30, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,831,818
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- R20A7
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nissan recall: Air bags Aug 12, 2026
- Nissan recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jan 20, 2026
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 27, 2025
- Nissan recall: Steering Dec 21, 2023
- Nissan recall: Back over prevention Sep 8, 2023
- Nissan recall: Tires Mar 11, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.