2021 Nissan Altima safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
6
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 4 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Nissan Altima vehicles were involved in 59 fatal crashes with 39 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskDamage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview… · Sep 8, 2023
- Crash riskTie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in… · Mar 4, 2021