Automotive
Nissan recalls 149 Altima sedans over incorrect airbag mounting bolts
A two-day assembly error at a Mississippi plant led to Frontier pickup bolts being installed on 2025 Altima passenger airbags.
The short version
- Nissan has recalled 149 model-year 2025 Altima sedans after discovering front passenger main and knee airbags were installed with incorrect mounting bolts.
- The affected sedans were manufactured over a two-day span on December 1 and 2, 2025, at Nissan's assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi.
- Dealerships will replace the non-conforming bolts free of charge to ensure the airbags meet required load capacity upon deployment.
Key facts
- Nissan recalled 149 model-year 2025 Altima sedans produced on December 1 and 2, 2025, at its Canton Assembly Plant in Mississippi.[Jalopnik]
- The recall stems from a factory worker unintentionally using hinge bolts meant for Frontier pickups on the Altima passenger main and knee airbags.[Jalopnik]
- A plant audit of 96 inspected vehicles confirmed the wrong bolts were used, and subsequent testing indicated the parts might not hold the necessary load capacity if yielding occurs during airbag deployment.[Jalopnik]
- Nissan reported no known accidents, injuries, or warranty claims related to the improperly installed bolts.[Jalopnik]
- Dealers will replace all four incorrect mounting bolts free of charge for affected vehicle owners.[Jalopnik]