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2020 Nissan Altima recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 179
Latest campaign: Jun 27, 2025

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Tires	2	Mar 11, 2021	21V169000 20V685000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jun 27, 2025	25V437000
Back over prevention	1	Sep 8, 2023	23V628000
Steering	1	Mar 4, 2021	21V138000
Visibility	1	Sep 22, 2020	20V570000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 27, 2025Latest campaign


Jun 27, 202525V437000	Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V437000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V437000 · Jun 27, 2025
Sep 8, 202323V628000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V628000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V628000 · Sep 8, 2023
Mar 11, 202121V169000	Tires 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V169000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V169000 · Mar 11, 2021
Mar 4, 202121V138000	Steering: linkages tie rod assembly A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V138000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V138000 · Mar 4, 2021
Nov 5, 202020V685000	Tires Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air or the tread separating from the tire. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V685000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V685000 · Nov 5, 2020
Sep 22, 202020V570000	Visibility: glass, side/rear Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V570000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V570000 · Sep 22, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component179

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179Complaints filed

16Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

15Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	45	25	0	6	1
Engine	36	20	1	2	0
Unknown or other	35	20	1	1	1
Forward collision avoidance	29	16	4	0	1
Steering	20	11	3	0	2
Service brakes	18	10	3	0	2
Power train	17	9	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	10	6	0	0	0
Air bags	9	5	5	0	4
Fuel/propulsion system	7	4	2	1	0
Structure	7	4	1	0	0
Wheels	7	4	0	0	0
Back over prevention	6	3	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	6	3	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	5	3	0	0	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Tires
“I leased and then bought a new 2020 Altima in 11/19 with 4 Continental tires. On 8/27/26 I saw a hole and fissures in the sidewall of the right-rear tire (Continental Pro Contact TX 215 / 55 R 17.”
Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11760116
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Engine Malfunction" was displayed.”
Filed 08/13/2026 · ODI 11756811
Electrical system
“I currently own a 2020 Nissan Altima with 49,186 miles and I am reporting a recurring power door lock failure. This vehicle was inspected at the Nissan of Cumming location this morning to confirm the issue.”
Filed 07/30/2026 · ODI 11753776

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2020 Nissan Altima recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Altima. The most recent, 25V437000 (reported June 27, 2025), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Nissan Altima recalls for?

The largest group is tires, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), back over prevention (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Nissan Altima?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 45 complaints out of 179 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Nissan Altima?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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