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2009 Nissan Altima recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 Nissan Altima. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2009 Nissan Altima recalls, newest first

September 10, 2010NHTSA 10V4010007,948 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

Summary
Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Consequence
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on September 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 16, 2009NHTSA 09V35800026,398 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.
Consequence
If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge. The safety recall began October 2009. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 9, 2009NHTSA 09V006000225 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary
Nissan is recalling 225 my 2009 altima vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles may have been manufactured with an out-of-specification weld on the door assembly.
Consequence
This does not meet the standard requirements.
Remedy
All the affected vehicles have been brought back from the dealerships and remedied at the factory. No vehicles had been retailed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 15, 2008NHTSA 08V4640003,403 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary
Nissan is recalling 3,403 my 2009 altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose.
Consequence
If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if it is equipped with one of the affected wheels. If it is, the wheels will be replaced with new ones that have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,547 complaints about the 2009 Nissan Altima with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
36
Fires reported
8
Injuries reported
21
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Steering855
  2. Electrical system461
  3. Unknown or other146
  4. Engine107
  5. Power train91

Other Nissan Altima years

Other 2009 Nissan models

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  4. 2009 Freightliner Cascadia (24 recalls)
  5. 2009 Spartan Gladiator (23 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, suspension, structure, wheels. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 Nissan Altima recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Nissan Altima?
1,547 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.