Nissan recalls over 20K cars due to door weld defect that may increase crash risk
FILE-A Nissan dealership is shown in Richmond, California, US, on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Nissan issued a recall for 26,432 vehicles over faulty door welds that could boost the hazard of a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explained in a Jan. 21 recall notice that door strikers were possibly improperly welded and broken, causing the door to open while the car is in motion.
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Agency officials add that the affected cars don’t meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for "door locks and door retention components."
Nissan recall
Why you should care:
The auto manufacturer recalled certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks cars.
Are repairs available for the affected Nissan cars?
What you can do:
Owners of the recalled vehicles can take them to their local car dealership to replace the door strikers for free. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said anyone with questions about the recall can contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Additionally, vehicle identification numbers associated with the recall will be available on NHTSA.gov starting on Jan. 28.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.