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2010 Nissan Altima recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Altima, filed between September 16, 2009 and September 10, 2010. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 10V401000 | September 10, 2010 | Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system) |
| 10V193000 | May 7, 2010 | Structure |
| 09V358000 | September 16, 2009 | Suspension |
Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system) (10V401000)
Filed September 10, 2010
What is wrong. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
What could happen. OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Structure (10V193000)
Filed May 7, 2010
What is wrong. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2010. SOME OF THE FRONT SIDE MEMBER ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED TO SPECIFICATION DUE TO A TOOL MAINTENANCE ERROR.
What could happen. IF SEVERAL STRUCTURAL WELDS ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION ON A SINGLE VEHICLE, IT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE VEHICLE CRASH PERFORMANCE.
The fix. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension (09V358000)
Filed September 16, 2009
What is wrong. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
What could happen. IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2010 Nissan Altima may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Nissan dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Nissan may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Nissan customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Altima
- 2025 (2)
- 2024 (1)
- 2021 (2)
- 2020 (6)
- 2019 (7)
- 2018 (2)
- 2017 (3)
- 2016 (4)
- 2015 (10)
- 2014 (8)
- 2013 (12)
- 2012 (4)
- 2011 (1)
- All years
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2010 Nissan Altima recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Altima. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2010 Nissan Altima free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Nissan dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2010 Nissan Altima was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.