Things to consider when insuring one
5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
Driver-assist sensors come standard
They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.
2 recalls
- NHTSA 26V526000 · Aug 13, 2026
air bags: critical fasteners
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
- The risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V023000 · Jan 21, 2026
latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- The risk
- A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
Crash test ratings
2025 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 9%
2025 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 9%
What owners report
7 complaints to NHTSA, 2 involving a crash, 4 injuries.
- Service brakes2
- Air1
- Air bags1
- Back over prevention1
- Electrical system1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Hydraulic1
- Power train1
Insuring a 2025 Nissan Altima?
An independent broker compares several insurers for you and can explain what matters for this car. Find one who writes auto where you live.
Other 2025 Nissan models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.