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2021 Nissan Altima

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,480

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2023504 · manufacturer campaign R23C3

11 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2019–2021 · Sentra 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera wiring harness could be damaged by movement and vibrations. If this happens, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or may not display at all. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera wiring harness, apply a protective tape, and reroute it. If the wiring is damaged, the rearview camera and wiring harness will be replaced.

14,994 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2021117 · manufacturer campaign PC795

5 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the steering tie rod nut may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod could become loose and separate from the steering knuckle. This could result in a loss of steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you take your vehicle to a dealer to re-tighten the nut on the left and right steering tie rods. If the nut is missing, a new nut and washer will be installed.

29 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 64% of 137 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
188 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2021 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Nissan Altima get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Nissan Altima at 8 L/100 km combined, emitting 188 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Nissan Altima for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,480 in fuel, producing roughly 3,696 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.