2015 Nissan Altima Fuel System Problems
NHTSA logged 28 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Nissan Altima, 3% of its 953 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 58,000. One related recall (15V486000) exists but covers 2016 Nissan Maxima fuel tank retainer rings, not the 2015 Altima directly.
- Fuel System complaints
- 28
- 3% of 953
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 58,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving, with the car dropping to a slow crawl or stalling completely, sometimes in traffic or on the highway.
- Some report the engine shutting off without warning at highway speed, with no check engine or warning lights beforehand.
- Owners describe fuel odor entering the cabin along with an antifreeze smell, sometimes paired with the key fob failing to start the engine.
- One owner reported the fuel pump failing outright, occurring alongside unrelated dim-headlight complaints.
- A recurring complaint pattern involves rough or hesitant acceleration linked to sensor codes such as P0101 for the mass air flow sensor, which is part of the fuel injection system.
When 2015 Nissan Altima fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 8, 2016, latest Feb 20, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2015 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
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA lists 28 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Altima, which is 3% of the 953 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2015 Nissan Altima?
- NHTSA recall 15V486000 covers a fuel tank retainer ring issue, but its listed scope is 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles, not the 2015 Altima.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2015 Altima?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2015 Altima is 58,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- What kind of fuel system problems do 2015 Altima owners report?
- Owners describe sudden loss of acceleration, unexpected stalling at highway speed, fuel odor inside the cabin, and outright fuel pump failure.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to 2015 Altima fuel system complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 28 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Altima.