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Nissan Altima 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Nissan Altima: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,112Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
16Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
85Complaints 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.

Lighting299 complaints

299 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train209 complaints

209 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags207 complaints

207 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V681000, 16V244000, 16V911000.

Suspension133 complaints

133 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other83 complaints

83 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine80 complaints

80 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System71 complaints

71 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V138000.

Steering58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure53 complaints

53 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages31 complaints

31 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V116000, 16V029000, 20V315000.

Brakes28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V486000.

Visibility25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

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

14V138000Reported March 25, 2014 - 989,701 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 989,701 vehicles across all affected models.

15V116000Reported February 27, 2015 - 625,400 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 625,400 vehicles across all affected models.

15V486000Reported August 4, 2015 - 46,846 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 46,846 vehicles across all affected models.

15V681000Reported October 20, 2015 - 919 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 919 vehicles across all affected models.

16V029000Reported January 22, 2016 - 846,000 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 846,000 vehicles across all affected models.

16V244000Reported April 26, 2016 - 3,296,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,296,947 vehicles across all affected models.

16V911000Reported December 19, 2016 - 757 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 757 vehicles across all affected models.

20V315000Reported May 28, 2020 - 1,831,818 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,831,818 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

EA15004Opened August 31, 2015 - Closed May 2, 2017

Occupant Classification System Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V681000.

EA15004Opened August 31, 2015 - Closed May 2, 2017

Occupant Classification System Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V681000.

EA15004Opened August 31, 2015 - Closed May 2, 2017

Occupant Classification System Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V681000.

EA15004Opened August 31, 2015 - Closed May 2, 2017

Occupant Classification System Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V681000.

EA15004Opened August 31, 2015 - Closed May 2, 2017

Occupant Classification System Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V681000.

EA15004Opened August 31, 2015 - Closed May 2, 2017

Occupant Classification System Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V681000.

EA19002Opened July 29, 2019 - Closed June 16, 2025

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE18013Opened December 1, 2018 - Closed August 21, 2019

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ15001Opened March 18, 2015 - Closed September 1, 2015

Occupant Classification System Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ15001Opened March 18, 2015 - Closed September 1, 2015

Occupant Classification System Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ15001Opened March 18, 2015 - Closed September 1, 2015

Occupant Classification System Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ15001Opened March 18, 2015 - Closed September 1, 2015

Occupant Classification System Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ15001Opened March 18, 2015 - Closed September 1, 2015

Occupant Classification System Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ15001Opened March 18, 2015 - Closed September 1, 2015

Occupant Classification System Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20133
201486
201578
201681
201782
2018123
2019175
2020165
2021115
202277
202346
202435
202529
202617
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.