2014 Nissan Altima Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 25 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Nissan Altima, 2% of its 1,114 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 19,850 miles. The related recall (15V486000) covers a fuel tank retainer ring, but it applies to the 2016 Maxima, not the 2014 Altima.
- Fuel System complaints
- 25
- 2% of 1,114
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 19,850 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a sloshing or wave-like fuel noise coming from inside the car, especially from the driver side rear when the tank is half full to full.
- Some drivers report a strong gas smell when starting the car along with unusually high fuel consumption that required frequent refueling.
- NHTSA received a report of the fuel and electrical system failing and the vehicle catching fire while driving.
- One complaint describes a fuel pump replacement tied to the car failing to start, which the owner was told was an electrical issue.
- A driver reported sudden unintended acceleration while parking, leading to a crash into a store window.
When 2014 Nissan Altima fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 11, 2014, latest Sep 22, 2023.
Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 15V486000Aug 4, 2015Fuel System46,846 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.
Risk: If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel System complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the fuel system a common problem on the 2014 Nissan Altima?
- NHTSA lists 25 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Altima, which is 2% of the 1,114 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima?
- There is a related fuel system recall, campaign 15V486000, but it targets 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles for a fuel tank retainer ring, not the 2014 Altima.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems appear on the 2014 Altima?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 19,850 miles at the time fuel system failures were reported.
- Did the 2014 Altima fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire among the reported fuel system complaints for the 2014 Altima, with 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2014 Altima compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2014 Altima's 25 fuel system complaints (2% share) is lower than 2016's 30 complaints (5% share), which had the highest share among the years listed.