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2012 Nissan Altima

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

9.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,821

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2012056 · manufacturer campaign R191

14 February 2012

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators may have been incorrectly manufactured and, as a result, one or both airbags may not deploy as intended. Failure of a side curtain airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted), could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both side curtain airbag assemblies.

30 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 84% of 103 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
209 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2012 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Nissan Altima get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Nissan Altima at 9.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 209 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 7 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Nissan Altima for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,821 in fuel, producing roughly 4,204 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.