2022 Nissan AltimaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2022 Nissan Altima, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2022 Nissan Altima has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2022 Nissan Altima recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2022 vs. every other Altima year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Altima median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2022 Nissan Altima safety ratings
2022 Nissan Altima 4DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Nissan Altima, and the recalls they led to.
- Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open RecallsOpen
What Altima owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased a 2022 Nissan Altima from CarMax on February 25, 2026. Less than three weeks after purchase, the electronic parking brake unexpectedly engaged while I was driving on multiple occasions, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. This created a serious safety hazard because the vehicle…
Dashboard indicates issue with forward collision warning or AEB. Car does not brake when cars in front of me brake. Took back to dealership and was told they needed to reprogram and configure sonar unit. And cost would be $437. This car was purchased in JULY
Emergency braking saves lives at speed. However this feature is absolutely outrageously unwarranted when I'm trying to back into a parking space at 0.05 MPH and the car slams on the emergency braking system because I'm 12 inches away from a stationary unoccupied abandoned shopping cart. The vehicle…
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