2019–2025 L34 (6th generation)
2019–2025 Nissan Altima Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2019–2025 Nissan Altima covering every service through 105,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.
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2019–2025 Nissan Altima maintenance schedule
High confidence5,000 miles / 6 months
- Replace engine oil and filter (Schedule 1)
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brake pads, fluid levels
15,000 miles / 18 months
- Inspect brake lines, axle & suspension parts, steering linkage
- Replace cabin air filter (interval varies 15–30k by guide)
30,000 miles / 36 months
- Replace engine air filter
- Inspect drive belt, CVT fluid condition
60,000 miles / 72 months
- Repeat 30,000-mile services
- Inspect EVAP vapor lines, fuel lines
105,000 miles / 84 months
- Replace engine coolant (then every 75,000 mi)
- Replace iridium spark plugs (2.5L)
Schedule 1 (5,000-mile oil changes) applies to most drivers; some dealer guides quote 7,500–10,000 mi for gentle highway use with synthetic. Most shops recommend an NS-3 CVT drain & fill every 30,000–60,000 mi even though Nissan lists it as inspect-only.
Which Nissan Altima model years does this cover?
These service schedule specifications apply to every Nissan Altima built from 2019 through 2025 — the L34 (6th generation), mid-size sedan (fwd; awd available with 2.5l). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2019–2025 Nissan Altima
- 2019Generation launch: PR25DD 2.5L with first-ever Altima AWD option, 2.0L VC-Turbo replaces the V6, ProPILOT Assist available, electronic parking brake standard
- 2020Platinum VC-Turbo's last year; Safety Shield 360 standard on more trims
- 2021VC-Turbo now SR-only
- 2022Carryover year: S/SV/SR/SR VC-Turbo/Platinum lineup and powertrains unchanged ahead of the 2023 facelift
- 2023Facelift: new grille and wheels, available 12.3-in touchscreen with wireless CarPlay, updated Intelligent Cruise
- 2024Carries over following the 2023 refresh; lineup unchanged (S, SV, SR, SR VC-Turbo, SL) ahead of the VC-Turbo's discontinuation for 2025
- 2025Final model year. VC-Turbo dropped, 2.5L only; SV Special Edition added. Nissan announced Altima production ends after 2025.
2019–2025 Nissan Altima service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima?
- Replace engine air filter; Inspect drive belt, CVT fluid condition.
What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima?
- Repeat 30,000-mile services; Inspect EVAP vapor lines, fuel lines.
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima?
- Schedule 1 (5,000-mile oil changes) applies to most drivers; some dealer guides quote 7,500–10,000 mi for gentle highway use with synthetic. Most shops recommend an NS-3 CVT drain & fill every 30,000–60,000 mi even though Nissan lists it as inspect-only.
Sources
- Nissan USA Newsroom, 2019 Altima specifications (oil capacities, weights, fuel tank)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2019 Altima 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt, drain plug 22–29 ft-lbs)
- NHTSA recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearings
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2019 Nissan Altima (18V-922, 19V-235, 19V-316, 19V-654, 23V-628)
- Nissan parts, 16546-6CA0A engine air filter fitment (2019–2025 Altima)
- Nissan parts, 22401-6LD1C spark plug (2019–2025)
- TirePressure.org, 2019 Nissan Altima placard pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2019 Nissan Altima EPA ratings
- Cars.com, Nissan drops VC-Turbo from 2025 Altima
- Goodyear tire lookup, 2019 Altima OE sizes by trim