Recall 18V915 affects 341,003 2015-2017 Nissan Altima vehicles for misrouted rear door latch-lock cables. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 341,003 2015-2017 Altima sedans previously repaired under recall 17V-040 because a rear door latch-lock cable was routed incorrectly during that repair. The cable can interfere with the window regulator, letting a rear passenger door unlatch and open without warning when the window is lowered; if that happens while moving, rear passengers face an increased risk of injury, and Nissan dealers will inspect and fix it free.
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What's wrong?
The rear door latch-lock cable in a 2015-2017 Nissan Altima connects the inside door handle and lock mechanism to the latch that keeps the rear passenger door closed. It has to sit in a fixed path inside the door so the latch works while the window glass and window regulator move up and down.
On affected Altimas, the earlier recall 17V-040 repair left the cable routed incorrectly inside the rear door. The window regulator, the mechanism that raises and lowers the glass, can contact the cable when the window moves. That contact can pull the cable out of position and release the latch, allowing the rear passenger door to unlatch and open when the window is lowered.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is hidden inside the door, so an owner is not expected to see, hear, or feel a clear symptom before the latch releases.
Who's affected?
Spans three Altima model years, with door-latch and emergency-exit components listed.
| 2015 Nissan Altima | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| 2016 Nissan Altima | body or structural component |
| 2016 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | body or structural component |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| Units affected | 341,003 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the rear passenger door opens while the 2015-2017 Altima is moving, rear passengers face an increased risk of injury. There is no warning sign before the latch lock cable routing problem, so confirm your VIN and schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Nissan Altima is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free latch-lock cable repair that secures the rear door cable in the correct position.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V915 when you call.
- Keep the rear windows closed until the repair is complete, because lowering a rear window can let the rear passenger door unlatch while the vehicle is moving.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician checks the rear door latch-lock cable routing and secures the cables in the correct position using Nissan's updated repair procedure. This keeps the cable from interfering with the window regulator when the rear window is lowered. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Nissan's owner notice includes reimbursement information for owners who paid for this repair before the recall notice. Bring repair documentation to the service desk or contact Nissan customer service to start the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 19, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 20, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| December 20, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 28, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 28, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 5, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V915?
Recall 18V915 covers 341,003 2015-2017 Nissan Altima vehicles that had an earlier rear-door remedy applied under recall 17V-040. The rear door latch-lock cable was routed incorrectly. That routing lets the cable interfere with the window regulator and lets the rear passenger door open when the window is lowered.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Nissan Altima is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Altima is included in recall 18V915. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the rear door latch-lock cable repair. Reference recall number 18V915 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan dealers secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 18V915?
The safety risk is rear passenger injury. If the rear passenger door opens while the Altima is moving, rear passengers face an increased risk of injury. Nissan dealers fix the cable routing so the latch-lock cable stays clear of the window regulator.
What if I bought my Nissan Altima used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Altima is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number 18V915.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V915000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V915 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V915000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation 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 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →