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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V023📅 Jan 21, 2026

2025–2026 Nissan Frontier & 2025 Nissan Altima + 2 more recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V023000
Manufacturer recall #
PD185, PMA61
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
26,432
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 13, 2026
Built
Aug 21, 2025 – Sep 6, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V023 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V023?

2025–2026 Nissan Frontier & 2025 Nissan Altima + 2 more. 26,432 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.