2021 Nissan Altima Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Nissan Altima, 36% of that year's 70 total complaints. Owners report unexpected automatic braking and failed automatic braking, and a related rearview camera recall (23V628000) exists.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 25
- 36% of 70
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 33,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Automatic emergency braking fails to engage during real emergencies, leading to crashes despite the car being equipped with front collision detection.
- Automatic emergency braking activates on its own with no obstacle present, suddenly stopping the car in traffic, at intersections, or near railroad crossings.
- Forward radar sensors behind the front grille reportedly get obstructed by dirt or weather, causing false obstacle detection and unwanted braking or warnings.
- Rear crash warning alerts trigger falsely while stopped at lights or when nothing is behind the vehicle in reverse.
- Front impact radar malfunctions repeatedly even after dealer replacement, with warning lights returning within weeks.
- Brakes described as failing to stop the car normally on some occasions while also engaging unexpectedly on others.
When 2021 Nissan Altima collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 26, 2021, latest Jul 8, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 Nissan Altima
- 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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras 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 2021 Nissan Altima complaints involve Collision Avoidance & Cameras?
- NHTSA lists 25 complaints in this category for the 2021 Altima, which is 36% of the 70 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Nissan Altima rearview camera?
- Yes. Recall 23V628000, reported 2023-09-08, covers 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles where camera harness damage can distort or blank out the rearview camera image. Dealers inspect and replace the camera and harness as needed.
- Do owners report crashes linked to these camera and braking issues?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries associated with the 25 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Altima.
- At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2021 Altima is 33,000 miles.
- How does 2021 compare to other Altima years for this problem area?
- The 2021 Altima's 36% share of complaints tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the highest of any model year listed, surpassing 2020's 20% and 2019's 19%.