2025-2026 Nissan Altima, Nissan Frontier and others recall: latch

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 20, 2026. It covers about 26,432 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 26,432
reported: Jan 20, 2026
owners notified: Mar 13, 2026

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800‑647‑7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning January 28, 2026.

Recall number 26V023000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 26V023000

Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Nissan Altima, Nissan Frontier and others latch?

Yes. Recall 26V023000, reported on January 20, 2026, covers about 26,432 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V023000?

Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800‑647‑7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning January 28, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Nissan Altima?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history