2025 Nissan Altima Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Altima. The EPA rates it 28 to 31 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 7
- Crashes / fires reported
- 2 / 0
- EPA combined
- 28–31 MPG
2025 Nissan Altima recalls
Air BagsAug 13, 2026 · NHTSA 26V526000+
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 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.
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.
Latches/Locks/LinkagesJan 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V023000+
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: 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 NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
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."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2025 Nissan Altima problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Service Brakes1
- Air1
- Hydraulic1
- Power Train1
- Wheels1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Electrical System1
- Visibility/Wiper1
2025 Nissan Altima gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 38 | 31 | $2,050 |
| Altima SL/SR | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,150 |
| Altima AWD | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,300 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2025 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Altima, most recently for the air bags (Aug 13, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Altima problems?
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are service brakes (1), air (1), hydraulic (1).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Altima get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Altima at 28 to 31 MPG combined (best version: 27 city / 38 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.