Vehicle recall 26V023000 · January 20, 2026
Nissan Frontier, Altima and 2 more models
The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 20, 2026
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- PD185, PMA61
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26,432
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Altima (2025): 2025
- Nissan Frontier (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- Nissan Kicks (2026): 2026
- Nissan Sentra (2025): 2025
Has your Nissan been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Nissan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.