Nissan 2020 Altima Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss or Tread Separation
Nissan is recalling certain 2020 Altima S models with Continental ProContact TX tires (size 215/60 R16 H) due to potential over-curing causing sidewall breaks or tread separation, increasing crash risk. Free tire replacements offered.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling 2020 Altima S models with specific Continental tires that may have been over-cured, risking sudden air loss or tread separation. This could lead to crashes if the tires fail during normal driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79925-nissan-2020-altima-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79925-nissan-2020-altima-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V685000
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“Nissan 2020 Altima Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss or Tread Separation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79925-nissan-2020-altima-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss. Based on NHTSA recall #20V685000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V685000).
Why it’s dangerous
Over-cured tires can develop weak sidewalls that break suddenly, causing air loss. The tread may also separate from the tire, leading to loss of control and crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Nissan Altima S models with Continental ProContact TX tires (size 215/60 R16 H) and TIN date code 3320 are affected. Drivers using these tires without proper inspection face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Altima S has Continental ProContact TX tires (size 215/60 R16 H) with TIN date code 3320 and Mold ID S-419149. Nissan will inspect tires and replace them if needed.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-8677669 to confirm if your tires are affected and schedule a free tire replacement.
Have Tires Inspected
Nissan dealers will inspect your tires for over-curing and replace them if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8677669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC765.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V685000 — Nissan 2020 Altima Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss or Tread Separation Hello, I own a Nissan 2020 Altima Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss or Tread Separation that is covered by recall 20V685000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8677669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC765. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V685000 (May 11, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.