2019 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 64 engine complaints for the 2019 Nissan Altima, 28% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 63,507. A related recall (25V437000) covers the engine control module software on this engine.
- Engine complaints
- 64
- 28% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 63,508 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine suddenly shuts off or loses power while driving, sometimes triggering a dashboard warning to reduce power or service the vehicle now.
- Vehicle fails to start, in one case traced to coolant intrusion onto spark plugs that caused electrical shock damage requiring engine replacement.
- Engine hesitates or feels sluggish when accelerating, including stalling at low speed before failing to restart the next day.
- Check engine light appears with a low fuel rail pressure code alongside an engine stall warning.
- Engine shuts off unexpectedly right after shifting into park while the key fob is still nearby, then restarts without apparent issue.
- Engine and battery warning lights come on together as the car loses power and the driver has to pull over.
When 2019 Nissan Altima engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 8, 2019, latest Sep 9, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 25V437000Jun 27, 2025Engine443,899 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2019 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA lists 64 engine complaints for the 2019 Altima, which is 28% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Altima engine?
- Yes. Recall 25V437000, reported June 27, 2025, covers the engine control module software on 2019-2020 Altima models with the 2.0L variable compression engine; dealers reprogram the ECM for free.
- At what mileage do 2019 Altima engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2019 Altima is 63,507 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Were there any crashes or injuries from these engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the reported engine complaints on the 2019 Altima.