Every 2020 Nissan Altima recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 25V437000
Jun 27, 2025Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
- Risk
- Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Full recall details for 25V437000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 23V628000
Aug 9, 2023Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.
Full recall details for 23V628000 →Tires · NHTSA 21V169000
Nov 3, 2021Tires
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
- Risk
- Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
Full recall details for 21V169000 →Steering · NHTSA 21V138000
Apr 3, 2021Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
- Risk
- A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.
Full recall details for 21V138000 →Visibility · NHTSA 20V570000
Sep 22, 2020Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
- Risk
- Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V570000 →Tires · NHTSA 20V685000
May 11, 2020Tires
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima S grade vehicles equipped with Continental ProContact TX tires, size 215/60 R16 H, with TIN date code 3320 and Mold ID S-419149. The tires may have been over cured.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V685000 →
2020 Nissan Altima complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Altima, reporting 15 crashes, 5 fires, 13 injuries, 1 deaths. Nissan has issued at least 146 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System42
- Unknown Or Other35
- Engine33
- Forward Collision Avoidance33
- Power Train17
- Service Brakes17
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (79)
- Equipment (29)
- Power Train (28)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (16)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (9)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (6)
Read Nissan Altima owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2020 Nissan Altima
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Altima. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“The CVT issue remains with this car even though I have complained. The car will randomly de accelerate and randomly accelerate which has cause minor fender bender. The car continue to studer and jerk and continues to show since of transmission issues.”
2020 NISSAN ALTIMAMay 4, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735472
Crash
“2020 Nissan Altima involved in a 3 car collision. Altima was rear ended by a vehicle travelling approximately 50 MPH and forced Altima to rear end the vehicle in front of it. Vehicle is a total loss. No air bags deployed.”
2020 NISSAN ALTIMAOct 23, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11695190
Crash
“This car is going to kill me! It randomly hits the brakes on the highways! I am literally driving a deadly weapon. I turn the emergency brakes off and had it checked and STILL brakes. It break everytime I pass a shade spot on the road and even highway going over 60 miles per hour!”
2020 NISSAN ALTIMAJun 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11667001
Crash
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the collision avoidance system failed to activate, and the vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle.”
2020 NISSAN ALTIMAApr 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11657803
Crash
“Tie rod ball joint snapped and broke at 15mph causing vehichle to loose control and forced off-road into a fence post. No Collison warning or lane departure warning. I had the vehichle towed back to dealership Nissan Wesley chapel. I was in process of possibly purchasing vehichle.”
2020 NISSAN ALTIMAOct 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11552353
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