Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 22, 2020
Nissan 2020 Altima Rear Window Glass Recall: Risk of Crash
Nissan recalls 2020 Altima vehicles with rear window glass that may not stay securely attached, increasing crash risk. Owners can get free window replacement.
“Nissan 2020 Altima Rear Window Glass Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79924-nissan-2020-altima-rear-window-glass-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V570000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V570000).
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles because the rear window glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency announced the recall on September 22, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
NISSAN ALTIMA 2020
NISSAN LEAF 2020
NISSAN MAXIMA 2020
What to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
The hazard
The rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Nissan North America, Inc. has 229 other recalls on record since 2009-09-16. Other recent recalls include a 2026-10-04 Nissan Cube air bag recall, a 2026-08-13 Nissan Altima air bag recall, and a 2026-07-15 Nissan QX80 weight label recall. Similar recent recalls of similar products include a 2026-09-24 Cadillac Optiq window pinching risk recall, a 2026-03-17 Ford Maverick moonroof glass recall, and a 2026-05-28 Subaru Forester moonroof glass recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Nissan Altima has a rear window that may not stay securely attached. The recall began November 4, 2020, and applies to specific models.
Brand
Nissan
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan
Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to schedule window replacement.
Get Free Window Replacement
Nissan will replace the rear window glass at no cost to you.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 43 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V570000 — Nissan 2020 Altima Rear Window Glass Recall: Risk of Crash
Hello,
I own a Nissan 2020 Altima Rear Window Glass Recall: Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 20V570000 from Nissan.
The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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