Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Nissan Altima has 13 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The system malfunctioning is the front sensor braking. My safety and others were put at risk with th... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact rented a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal wa... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEATS | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brakes independe... |
| Sep 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Every time I drive under an over pass my vehicle will come to a stop. Placing me in DANGER with traf... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | I Serviced my vehicle with a Nissan Dealership, and was told brake pads were good. Within a couple o... |
| Sep 26, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When traveling in a rental from SFO to Concord CA, on the Bay Bridge at 9 am on the 26 of September ... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1. The automatic emergency braking activated while approaching a railway crossing. And yes, it is av... |
| Jul 24, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On two separate occasions, during intermittent weather changes, my vehicle has giving me notice of f... |
| May 13, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving on the interstate in a construction zone and begin reducing speed from about 62 mph af... |
| May 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving down the street a truck in front of the lady in front of me. It was a green light he decided... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving, most times at higher speeds, the light with the car and lines behind it (VDC light?) ... |
| Dec 10, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I bought the car in nov. 2021. I was at a store parked I put the car in reverse ,the car started to ... |
| Jul 31, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The forward emergency braking system periodically will engage with no reason. I did not record ... |