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Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V526000 Reported August 13, 2026

Air bags may not deploy properly

Nissan North America, Inc. · Air Bags · 149 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V526000
Manufacturer Campaign
PD202
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
149
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 13, 2026

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 25, 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 26V526000 or campaign PD202.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V526000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V526000?

NHTSA recall 26V526000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on August 13, 2026. It addresses: Air bags may not deploy properly. The recall affects approximately 149 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V526000 or the manufacturer campaign number PD202. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-19. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.