# 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `2260024` · 2026-10-23 · Nissan North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** NISSAN
- **Model:** ALTIMA
- **Year:** 2019
- **Manufacturer:** Nissan North America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS
## Narrative
On October 22, 2026, the heated driver's seat in my 2019 Nissan Altima caused what appears to be a burn injury to my lower back. I was wearing both a tank top and a sweatshirt while using the heated seat. I discovered the injury afterward.  The injury included an open, raw area of skin on my lower back, which I documented with photographs. I am extremely concerned that the heated seat generated enough heat to cause an injury through multiple layers of clothing.  This presents a serious safety hazard to drivers and passengers, particularly because an occupant may not realize an injury is occurring until afterward. I am concerned about a possible malfunction or defect in the seat heating element or temperature regulation system.  The vehicle has not yet been inspected for this incident. I have reported the injury to Nissan Consumer Affairs and requested a formal investigation. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this potential safety defect to help prevent similar injuries to other vehicle occupants.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*