2026 Nissan Altima
The 2026 Nissan Altima is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Altima, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A). NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima | Gas | FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,100 |
| Altima AWD | Gas | AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,250 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50064, 50065.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Nissan Altima. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseNo owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAP| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9% |
| 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Compare the 2026 Altima with
Other Altima model years
2025 Nissan Altima
2 recalls · 6 complaints
A2024 Nissan Altima
1 recalls · 41 complaints
A2023 Nissan Altima
0 recalls · 29 complaints
A2022 Nissan Altima
0 recalls · 30 complaints
B2021 Nissan Altima
2 recalls · 69 complaints
F2020 Nissan Altima
6 recalls · 158 complaints
F2019 Nissan Altima
7 recalls · 229 complaints
B2018 Nissan Altima
2 recalls · 225 complaints
B2017 Nissan Altima
3 recalls · 390 complaints
C2016 Nissan Altima
4 recalls · 553 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.