Every 2020 Nissan Titan recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 22V671000
Jul 9, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Risk
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Full recall details for 22V671000 →Power Train · NHTSA 22V457000
Jun 24, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Risk
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
Full recall details for 22V457000 →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 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 21V471000
Jun 23, 2021Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Bulbs
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
- Risk
- Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
Full recall details for 21V471000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V759000
Aug 12, 2020Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.
- Risk
- An electrical short can impair the performance of the engine, transmission, or fuel pump, increasing the risk of an engine stall and a crash. An electrical short or arcing increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261
Full recall details for 20V759000 →
2020 Nissan Titan complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Titan, reporting 2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries. Nissan has issued at least 161 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 System8
- Power Train7
- Engine4
- Fuel/Propulsion System4
- Air Bags2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (153)
- Equipment (51)
- Power Train (31)
- Structure (21)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (20)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (17)
Read Nissan Titan owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Titan. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Full front collision on Drivers Side 45-50mph, What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Airbags How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - Failed airbag deployment at high rate of impact.”
2020 NISSAN TITANSep 11, 2026 · SC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763687
Injury reportedCrash
“Truck was exiting highway driver tried to disengage cruise control, would not disengage. Driver put truck in neutral to slow down truck but didnt slow down enough to avoid accident. Driver and passenger are in hospital with several injuries. The air bags did not deploy during accident.”
2020 NISSAN TITANJun 28, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11597529
Injury reportedFire
“The contact's husband owned a 2020 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while her husband was driving 65-75 MPH, he noticed a smoke odor. The contact's husband veered to the side of the road and immediately exited the vehicle.”
2020 NISSAN TITANApr 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11519332
“MANUFACTURING DEFECT: 2020 Nissan Titan roof ditch seam sealer failure. Factory sealer cracked/peeled under roof moldings, allowing heavy rainwater ingress into vehicle cab. FAILED WARRANTY REMEDY: Authorized Nissan dealer completed a $0.00 warranty repair on 12/30/2025 at 36,678 miles.”
2020 NISSAN TITANOct 4, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768845
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled; the contact waited several minutes for the vehicle to return to normal operation. The Check Engine warning light was illuminated.”
2020 NISSAN TITANJun 22, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11745630
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