2025–2026 Nissan (4 models) Latches, Locks & Linkages Recall 26V023000 (Nissan PD185)

NHTSA recall 26V023000 (Nissan recall PD185 / PMA61) covers about 26,432 2025–2026 Nissan (4 models) vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Jan 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V023000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

26,432
vehicles affected (potential)
2025–2026
model years
Jan 20, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Latches, locks & linkages (doors, latch)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The risk

A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

Status: NHTSA lists Mar 13, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Nissan recall number PD185 / PMA61

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V023000 as PD185, PMA61. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "PD185 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Nissan Altima2025All Altima recallsYears to avoid
Nissan Frontier2025–2026All Frontier recallsYears to avoid
Nissan Kicks2026All Kicks recalls
Nissan Sentra2025All Sentra recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jan 20, 2026
Owner notification
Mar 13, 2026
Build dates covered
Aug 4, 2025 to Sep 26, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 26V023000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V023000 is open, call any Nissan dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V023000 or PD185). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V023000?

NHTSA recall 26V023000 (Nissan recall PD185 / PMA61) covers about 26,432 2025–2026 Nissan (4 models) vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Jan 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V023000?

NHTSA's record for 26V023000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V023000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Nissan dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V023000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 13, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Nissan recall number for 26V023000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as PD185, PMA61. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (PD185, PMA61) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V023000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V023000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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