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Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 113 owner complaints for the Nissan Altima Hybrid, covering model years 2007 to 2011. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (54), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 113 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2007–2011)
  • most complaints: 2009 (54 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (36 complaints)
  • latest recall 08V521000 (reported Oct 7, 2008)
  • 9 complaints reporting a crash (8.0%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a fire (2.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2009 model year has the most complaints: 54 of 113, or 47.8%. Next come 2007 (27) and 2008 (16). The fewest are for 2011, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Nissan Altima Hybrid owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2007–2011Column chart of 113 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 2009 with 54. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2007: 27 complaints2720072008: 16 complaints1620082009: 54 complaints5420092010: 12 complaints1220102011: 4 complaints42011
Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2007272000
2008164100
2009542000
2010120200
201141000
All model years1139300

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Nissan Altima Hybrid components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 36 complaints (31.9% of all 113), followed by Steering (28) and Engine (18).

Components named most often in Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System3631.9%
Steering2824.8%
Engine1815.9%
Air Bags1412.4%
Vehicle Speed Control98.0%
Suspension87.1%
Service Brakes76.2%
Unknown or Other76.2%
Power Train65.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling43.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System43.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic43.5%
Structure43.5%
Seats32.7%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)21.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Altima Hybrid, newest first. The only campaign, 08V521000, covers model years 2007 and 2008.

  • 1 recall campaign
Nissan Altima Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2007: 1 campaign2008: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 08V521000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software; Air Bags

    Model years 2007–2008

    Nissan is recalling 204,361 MY 2007-2008 altima, Altima Hybrid, 350Z, 350Z roadster, MY 2008 altima coupe, rogue, MY 2009 murano, and Infiniti MY 2007-2008 G35 sedan, MY 2008 G37 coupe and EX35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).

    Consequence:
    This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on November 4, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Nissan Altima Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Altima Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Nissan Altima Hybrid, covering model years 2007 to 2011. The campaign, 08V521000, was reported on October 7, 2008 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2007 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Nissan Altima Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2009 model year, with 54 of the 113 complaints in NHTSA’s file (47.8%). The next are 2007 (27) and 2008 (16). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Nissan Altima Hybrid complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 36 complaints, or 31.9% of all 113. Steering (28) and Engine (18) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Nissan Altima Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Nissan dealer.

How many Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 113 complaints, 9 report a crash, 3 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.