Recall 16V029 affects 846,000 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles for a binding secondary hood latch. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 846,000 2013-2015 Altima vehicles because the secondary hood latch can bind and stay unlatched after the hood is closed. If the primary latch releases, the hood can open while driving and increase crash risk; Nissan dealers will repair the latch free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The hood latch on the 2013-2015 Nissan Altima is the hardware that keeps the hood secured after it is closed. The primary latch holds the hood down, and the secondary latch acts as a backup catch if the hood is released or not fully secured. Both parts need to move freely and return to the latched position.
On affected Altimas, the protective coating on the hood latch assembly was not applied correctly during manufacturing. That weak coating can lead to poor paint adhesion and corrosion on the latch. As the latch joint gets dirty or corroded, the secondary latch can bind instead of snapping back into place when the hood is closed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can close the hood and think it is secured, while the secondary latch remains stuck in the unlatched position.
Who's affected?
The scope stays within one model line and one hood latch component across the included model years.
| 2013 Nissan Altima | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2014 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| 2015 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| Units affected | 846,000 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the primary hood latch releases and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood can open while driving and raise crash risk. Before driving, make sure the hood is fully closed, then schedule the latch replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2015 Nissan Altima is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free secondary hood-latch replacement that keeps the hood from staying unlatched after it is closed.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan sent one. If not, reference recall number 16V029 when you call.
- Mention any earlier hood-latch recall repair on the same Altima, since this recall supersedes 14V-565 and 15V-116.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and make sure the hood is fully closed before each trip.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the secondary hood latch with a new latch, because earlier latch recall repairs did not consistently remove the safety risk. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Nissan's reimbursement plan covers owners who paid for this hood latch repair before the owner notice. Keep any repair paperwork, then ask Nissan customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit the claim under Nissan's reimbursement instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 22, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| January 22, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 17, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V029?
Recall 16V029 covers 846,000 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles with a secondary hood latch that can bind and stay unlatched after the hood is closed. Nissan dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2015 Nissan Altima is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Altima is included in recall 16V029. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the hood-latch replacement. Reference recall number 16V029 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Nissan to repair the defect at no cost, and Nissan dealers will replace the hood latch free of charge. This recall supersedes earlier Nissan hood-latch recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
What is the safety risk in recall 16V029?
The safety risk is an unexpectedly opening hood while driving. If the primary latch is released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood can open and block the driver's view, increasing crash risk. The dealer fix is a new hood latch.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V029000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V029 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V029000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →