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2019 Nissan Altima

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Altima.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2019 Nissan Altima is a passenger‑car that pairs a 5.0‑quart oil capacity with a 5W‑30 viscosity and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, while EPA testing lists it at 28 city, 39 highway and 32 combined miles per gallon. In its reliability record the model shows 224 total owner complaints and seven recalls. That figure falls well below the 2304 complaints recorded in the 2013 peak but remains above the recent 6 complaints in 2025, placing the 2019 model in the mid‑range of the Altima’s complaint history.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/39/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 510 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F1E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 510 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/40R19 92VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F1E
Engine air filter165466CB0A alt 165466CA0A
Spark plug224016LD1C alt 224015NA1C
Front wiper blades288906CA1A alt 288906CA0A
Serpentine belt117206CA0B alt 117205NA0B
Thermostat21200ED00A alt 21049ED00B
Cabin air filterH72776CA1J

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3406 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 39 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Altima of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2019 Platinum VC-Turbo Edition One
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Platinum VC-Turbo Edition One 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.50 sec248 hpFWD
2019Platinum VC-Turbo Edition One 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.60 sec248 hpFWD
2019Platinum VC-Turbo Edition One 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.60 sec248 hpFWD
2019SR VC-Turbo 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.50 sec248 hpFWD
2019SV 2.5L I-47.40 sec15.70 sec182 hpAWD
2019Platinum 2.5L I-47.60 sec15.80 sec182 hpAWD
2019SL 2.5L I-47.70 sec16.00 sec182 hpAWD
2020SR 2.5L I-47.40 sec15.80 sec182 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.1 qt
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.4 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts31 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub81.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 Setting Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±25 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)700 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)±25 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 N Setting Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 N Checking Speed rpm

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance510 cca

Service checks

RPM51.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0
RPM51.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 107.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 62.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .945; Rear: .339
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
131.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6031 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs. Step 2: 120°. Step 3: 120°.30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129 ft. lbs. Step 2: 75-80°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.29 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-618 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 10,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 11,250 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
At 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Altima sits at the low end of the complaint trend, with 224 complaints and 7 recalls, a sharp decline from the 2,304 complaints and 12 recalls recorded in 2013, the peak of the generation. 2018 saw 223 complaints and only 2 recalls, so 2019’s figures are almost identical to its predecessor, suggesting a stable period of relative reliability. 2020 continues the downward arc with 174 complaints and 6 recalls, indicating that the trend is still improving after 2019. Compared to the earlier decade, 2019’s complaint count is well below the 1,063–1,547 range seen from 2002 to 2009, but it remains higher than the post‑2020 plateau of under 100 complaints. The top complaint categories in 2019—Electrical System (27), Unknown or Other (22), Engine (15), and Forward Collision Avoidance (13)—highlight that most issues are electrical or miscellaneous rather than structural. Given the modest number of complaints, the modest recall count, and the continuation of the downward trend, 2019 can be considered a solid year to buy, though buyers should still verify the vehicle’s electrical system history.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
186
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
224
Owner complaints
22 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 224 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System27
Unknown Or Other22
Engine15
Forward Collision Avoidance13
Visibility/Wiper11
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance10
Service Brakes9
Electrical System,Engine7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V169000TiresReported 11/03/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may…

19V316000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 18/04/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 186 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB15-049CC2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Altima take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 Nissan Brand Ester Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Altima have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Altima get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 39 highway / 32 combined mpg.