Recall 20V315 covers 1,831,818 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles for a secondary hood latch corrosion defect. Free repair once Nissan opens it.
Nissan is recalling 1,831,818 2013-2018 Altima vehicles because corrosion can cause the secondary hood latch to bind and stay unlatched after the hood is closed. If the primary latch is released again, the hood can open while driving and increase crash risk; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once Nissan opens the final remedy.
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What's wrong?
The hood latch on the 2013-2018 Nissan Altima is the set of hooks and releases that keeps the hood closed while the car is moving. The primary latch holds the hood down after you shut it, and the secondary latch is the backup catch that is supposed to keep the hood from opening if the primary latch is released.
On these Altimas, the secondary hood latch sits in a front-end area where corrosion protection and latch location create a specific problem. If the primary hood latch is accidentally released, corrosion on the secondary latch can keep that backup catch from holding the hood as designed. The issue is tied to the Altima front-end design and does not apply to other Nissan or INFINITI vehicles.
You can notice the problem if the hood flutters or makes noise while driving. Treat that as a warning sign that the hood is not staying secured.
Who's affected?
Spans 2013-2018 Altima sedans, with the same hood latch component listed for each model year.
| 2013 Nissan Altima | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2014 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| 2015 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| 2016 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| 2018 Nissan Altima | Latch |
| Units affected | 1,831,818 |
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?
Corrosion in the secondary hood latch can leave it unlatched when the hood is closed. If the primary latch releases again, the hood can open while driving and increase crash risk. Hood fluttering, hood noise, or an Intelligent Key remote start error means the latch needs attention before more driving. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once Nissan opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2018 Nissan Altima is included in this recall.
- Wait for Nissan's owner notice or contact Nissan customer service to ask whether the hood-latch remedy is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the free hood-release spring, warning-label, and Owner's Manual addendum repair once Nissan opens it for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 20V315 when you call the dealer or Nissan customer service.
- Keep the secondary hood latch clean and lubricated as instructed, and stop driving if the hood does not latch fully.
What happens at the repair
Because this recall is listed as interim, confirm parts and campaign instructions with a Nissan dealer before scheduling. The final dealer repair will be free once available. The dealer work Nissan describes adds a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, places a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and provides an Owner's Manual addendum card for lubricating and maintaining the secondary latch. If you already paid for a related hood latch repair before the recall notice, Nissan's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Ask Nissan customer service how to submit repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 28, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| June 2, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 14, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 30, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V315?
Recall 20V315 covers 1,831,818 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles with a secondary hood latch that can corrode and bind in the unlatched position. If the primary latch releases and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood can open while driving and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2013-2018 Nissan Altima is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Altima is included in recall 20V315. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask whether the interim hood-latch remedy or final repair is available for your VIN. Reference recall 20V315 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost. Nissan dealers will install a stronger hood-release spring, a warning label, and an owner's manual addendum for free once the remedy is open for your VIN.
Is it safe to drive my Nissan Altima before this recall is fixed?
Use caution until your VIN is repaired. The recall involves the hood latch system, and the hood can open while driving if the primary latch releases and the secondary latch is stuck unlatched. Ask the Nissan dealer for guidance when you schedule service.
What if my Altima already had recall 16V-029 repaired?
This recall still applies if your VIN is included. Nissan states that recall 20V315 covers all vehicles from recall 16V-029, even if the earlier repair was already performed. Check your VIN and reference recall 20V315 when you contact a Nissan dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V315000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V315 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V315000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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