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2019 Nissan Altima Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 44 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Nissan Altima, 19% of all complaints for that year, with 3 crashes and no fires or injuries. Two related recalls (23V628000 and 19V654000) cover camera harness and back-up camera software issues.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
44
19% of 232
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
19,674 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking activate for no reason at highway speeds with no vehicles or obstacles nearby, sometimes causing sudden hard stops.
  • Automatic braking triggers unexpectedly while passing under bridges or overpasses, with the warning light flashing even in clear conditions.
  • Rearview camera display goes blank or shows a distorted image while reversing, creating a visibility hazard.
  • Forward collision warning system malfunctions intermittently at first, then activates every time the vehicle is driven.
  • Collision avoidance system reduces vehicle speed on its own while driving at various speeds despite no detected obstacles.

When 2019 Nissan Altima collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 23, 2020, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2019 Nissan Altima collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2020Jan 2021Sep 2021Jun 2022Apr 2023Jan 2024Jul 2025Feb 2026
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2023 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Nissan Altima

  1. NHTSA 23V628000Sep 8, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras153,376 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.

  2. NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20110 (0%)
  3. 20122 (0%)
  4. 20132 (0%)
  5. 20144 (0%)
  6. 20153 (0%)
  7. 20166 (1%)
  8. 20177 (2%)
  9. 201816 (7%)
  10. 201944 (19%)
  11. 202031 (20%)
  12. 202125 (36%)
  13. 202210 (33%)
  14. 20234 (14%)
  15. 20248 (20%)
  16. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Nissan Altima collision avoidance system reliable?
NHTSA has logged 44 complaints in this area for the 2019 Altima, 19% of all complaints filed for that model year, including 3 crashes.
Does the 2019 Nissan Altima have a camera recall?
Yes. Recall 23V628000 covers rearview camera harness damage that can distort or blank the display, and recall 19V654000 covers a back-up camera software update, both affecting the 2019 Altima.
What camera or safety system problems do owners report on the 2019 Altima?
Owners describe forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking triggering without cause, sudden unexplained braking, and rearview camera display failures during reversing.
At what mileage do 2019 Altima collision avoidance problems occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 19,673.5 miles.
Have the 2019 Altima's collision avoidance issues caused crashes?
NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 Altima, with no fires or injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.