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2022 Nissan Altima

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Altima.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2022 Nissan Altima is a conventionally serviced, variable-ratio automatic-transmission model rated at 28/39/32 mpg EPA and requiring 5.0 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil. Owner-reported data records just 20 complaints for this model year, with the largest share falling under "Unknown Or Other," and zero recalls on file. Against the Altima's 1993–2025 complaint history—peaking at 2,304 reports for the 2013 model and bottoming at 6 for 2025—the 2022 model lands on the quieter end of the spectrum, indicating a comparatively uneventful reliability record to date.

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 torque83.0 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 47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · EN Rating: 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 47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · EN Rating: 510 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/40R19 92VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F1E
Engine air filter165466CA0A alt 165466CB0A
Spark plug224015NA1C alt 224016LD1C
Front wiper blades288906CA1A alt 288906CA2A
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 weight3435 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.

5.8–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2021 SR VC-Turbo
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021SR VC-Turbo 2.0L Turbo I-45.80 sec14.30 sec248 hpFWD
2023SR 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.80 sec248 hpFWD
2023SL AWD 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec182 hpAWD
2020SR 2.5L I-47.40 sec15.80 sec182 hpAWD
2024SL AWD 2.5L I-47.60 sec15.90 sec182 hpAWD
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

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, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT Fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid CapacityRE0F10D
Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT Fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid CapacityRE0F10D
Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.60 qt
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46F
Oil Capacity4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceEN Rating: 510 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°, Step 3: 120°30 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 10,000 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 5,000 miDriveshaft (inspect)
Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
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) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
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 2022 Nissan Altima shows a marked improvement in federal safety metrics compared with earlier years, recording only 20 complaints and zero recalls, whereas 2021 had 68 complaints and two recalls and 2020 had 174 complaints and six recalls. This continues a downward trend that began after the peak complaint year of 2013 (2,304 complaints) and persists through 2023‑2025, where complaints remain low (29‑40‑6) and recalls are either absent or minimal. The 2022 model also had just one investigation and 84 technical service bulletins, fewer than the 109 TSBs in 2021 and the 146 TSBs in 2020. Its position in the complaint/recall arc—near the low‑point of the recent decline—suggests better reliability than most preceding model years. Consequently, based solely on the available federal data, the 2022 Altima appears to be a favorable year to purchase used.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
84
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
20
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train,Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Unknown Or Other1
Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Electrical System,Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 84 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…
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…
NTB19-071D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…

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 2022 Altima take?

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

Does the 2022 Altima have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.