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2013 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

12

12 current

Combined

9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,790

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.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2020242 · manufacturer campaign R21A6

29 May 2020

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2013–2018

What is wrong

Over time, corrosion could cause the secondary hood latch to stick in the open position after it is used. If this happens, and the primary hood latch is released, the hood may open suddenly while driving.

Why it matters

A hood that opens suddenly while driving could block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and provide an update to the owner's manual instruction for how to properly maintain the hood latch. Nissan will instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the hood release lever spring. The dealer will also install a hood latch maintenance warning label.

49,225 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016630 · manufacturer campaign PC523

15 December 2016

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2013–2015 · Maxima 2016

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) module. An incorrect OCS module would impair the effectiveness of the OCS, potentially failing to properly classify an adult passenger seated in the front passenger seat. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace and update the OCS module.

14 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2016179

25 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · Q 50 2014–2017 · QX 60 2014–2016 · Altima 2013–2016 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system could allow an adult sitting in the front passenger seat to be classified as a child or an “empty seat”. This would suppress the airbag, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

For affected Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue and Sentra vehicles, dealers will reprogram the airbag control unit and the occupant classification system control unit. For affected Leaf, NV200, Pathfinder, Q50 and JX35/QX60 vehicles, dealers will replace the occupant classification system electronic control unit.

257,130 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2016028

21 January 2016

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2013–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the secondary hood latch may stick in the open position. As a result, the hood would only be held by the primary latch and could open suddenly if the primary latch were to be inadvertently released or improperly latched. This would compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users and cause damage to the windshield. These issues could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the hood latch. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2014-401 and 2015-083.

24,895 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015491

20 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · QX 60 2014–2015 · Altima 2013–2015 · Pathfinder 2013–2015 · and 1 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles serviced as part of recall 2014-093 or which had the Occupant Classification System (OCS) module replaced during servicing may have been fitted with an incorrect replacement OCS module. An incorrect OCS module would impair the effectiveness of the OCS, potentially failing to properly classify an adult passenger seated in the front passenger seat. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the OCS module.

184 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2015471

15 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2013–2016 · Maxima 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sealing ring between the fuel sending unit and the fuel tank may move out of position in a crash. This could increase the potential risk of a fuel leak in the event of a crash increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel sending unit and fuel tank. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-341.

3,126 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2015083

25 February 2015

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2013–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if the vehicle is driven with only the secondary latch engaged, the secondary hood latch may fail to hold the hood closed. As a result, the hood could open suddenly and compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as cause damage to the windshield. These issues could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will affect repairs. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2014401.

14,811 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2014401

15 September 2014

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if the vehicle is driven with only the secondary latch engaged, the secondary hood latch may fail to hold the hood closed. As a result, the hood could open suddenly and compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as cause damage to the windshield. These issues could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect, clean, lubricate, and modify the bend angle on the secondary hood latch. If significant corrosion is identified during inspection, the latch assembly will be replaced.

10,049 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2014093

25 March 2014

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · Q 50 2014 · QX 60 2014 · Altima 2013–2014 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant classification system software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. If this occurs, the passenger airbag would be deactivated without the illumination of the airbag warning lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the occupant classification system.

60,022 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2013130 · manufacturer campaign PC228

23 April 2013

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the spare tire may have been under- or over-inflated during assembly. In some instances, the over-inflation may have been significant. High trunk compartment temperature, such as when the vehicle is parked in the sun, could cause an over-inflated tire to burst. Also, if the spare tire is installed as a road wheel, an under- or over-inflated tire could fail. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will check and, as necessary, either adjust the spare tire inflation pressure or replace the spare tire.

10,005 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2013079 · manufacturer campaign PC213 (Sentra), PC214 (Altima), PC216 (Pathfinder), PC217 (JX35)

14 March 2013

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · Altima 2013 · Pathfinder 2013 · Sentra 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, sensors within the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured incorrectly. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag. Failure of the passenger frontal 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 the ODS sensors.

7,796 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2012339 · manufacturer campaign PC182

9 October 2012

Transport Canada lists: Altima 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, two power steering rack bolts and four transverse link bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle assembly. Should any of these bolts loosen and fall out, the driver could lose vehicle control, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will tighten the affected bolts to the specified torque.

1,058 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 85% of 97 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
207 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 12 recalls on record for the 2013 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Nissan Altima get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Nissan Altima at 9 L/100 km combined, emitting 207 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Nissan Altima for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,790 in fuel, producing roughly 4,158 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.