Mechanic Notes

2025 Nissan Altima Critical Fasteners recall 26V526000

Safety recall

Component: Air Bags:Critical Fasteners · Campaign 26V526000 · Reported 13/08/2026

Symptoms / what can happen

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

Cause

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.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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