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Nissan Altima 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Nissan Altima: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

233Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
46Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems68 complaints

68 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V654000, 23V628000.

Electrical System58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine57 complaints

57 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V437000.

Unknown Or Other49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V922000, 19V316000.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V169000.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V235000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V922000Reported December 20, 2018 - 23,903 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 23,903 vehicles across all affected models.

19V235000Reported March 25, 2019 - 5,744 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 5,744 vehicles across all affected models.

19V316000Reported April 18, 2019 - 374 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 374 vehicles across all affected models.

19V654000Reported September 12, 2019 - 1,228,830 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,228,830 vehicles across all affected models.

21V169000Reported March 11, 2021 - 36,141 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 36,141 vehicles across all affected models.

23V628000Reported September 8, 2023 - 153,376 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 153,376 vehicles across all affected models.

25V437000Reported June 27, 2025 - 443,899 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 443,899 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ22003Opened December 16, 2022 - Open

Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE23023Opened December 13, 2023 - Closed July 18, 2025

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure. Resulted in recall campaign 25V437.

PE23023Opened December 13, 2023 - Closed July 18, 2025

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure. Resulted in recall campaign 25V437.

PE23023Opened December 13, 2023 - Closed July 18, 2025

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure. Resulted in recall campaign 25V437.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20182
201928
202022
202125
202229
202327
202428
202540
202632
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.