2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima hybrid. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery and the computer system needed to be replaced. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of…”
“Toyota prius hybrid recall - toyota hybrid prius system which is currently under two hybrid system recalls used by nissan altima hybrids 2007-2011. My vehicle unexpectly and suddenly loss engine power while driving on the highway, no warning lights or prior mechanical issues prior to this event.…”
“Toyota prius hybrid recall - toyota hybrid prius system which is currently under two hybrid system recalls used by nissan altima hybrids 2007-2011. My vehicle unexpectly and suddenly loss engine power while driving on the highway, no warning lights or prior mechanical issues prior to this event.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima hybrid. While the vehicle was parked at home, it would not start due to a defective sensor. The vehicle eventually started and was driven to a dealer where the failure was determined to be the defective sensor. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage…”
“The "check engine light" came on. The code associated with the issue is p0448. The problem is with the evap canister vent control valve. We are the original car owners.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima hybrid. The contact stated that while driving uphill, the transmission shifted gears independently and without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000. The vin was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima hybrid. The contact stated that the air bag sensor flashed and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the was within the sensor for the seat detection. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id…”
“While at a full stop at a red light at the intersection of I-495 (exit 51 e) and rt 231 in suffolk, new york, my wife's 2010 nissan altima hybrid, while in electric hybrid mode, experienced spontaneous combustion in the engine compartment which occurred march 8, 2014 and ignited with visible…”
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.