RecallNHTSA 26V526000Published

Nissan North America, Inc.: air bags:critical fasteners

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

What to check on the product label

Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.

Identifiers in this source record

2025 NISSAN ALTIMAManufacturer campaign: PD202Part: 81-46816-1G
Details to have ready

Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.

Read the vehicles identification guide

Why this notice was issued

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Official action

Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.

Follow the specific instructions and use the contact details in the announcement if you need help confirming a match or arranging the remedy.

Read the full official instructions

Product & source details

Product
2025 NISSAN ALTIMA
Brand or manufacturer
NISSAN
Source
NHTSA
Notice type
Recall
Source reference
26V526000
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