2020 Nissan Murano 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: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 47
Latest campaign: May 27, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	1	May 27, 2021	21V402000
Steering	1	Mar 11, 2021	21V170000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 27, 2021Latest campaign


May 27, 202121V402000	Suspension: rear axle The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V402000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment. Risk The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Campaign NHTSA 21V402000 · May 27, 2021
Mar 11, 202121V170000	Steering: linkages Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V170000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint. Risk Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC797. Campaign NHTSA 21V170000 · Mar 11, 2021

May 27, 202121V402000

Suspension: rear axle

The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V402000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V402000 · May 27, 2021

Mar 11, 202121V170000

Steering: linkages

Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V170000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.
Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC797.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V170000 · Mar 11, 2021

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).

Owner complaints by component47

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

47Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Forward collision avoidance	14	30	1	2
Unknown or other	10	21	0	1
Suspension	8	17	0	0
Steering	5	11	0	0
Power train	4	9	1	1
Service brakes	4	9	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	6	0	0
Structure	2	4	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	4	0	0
Wheels	2	4	0	0
Seat belts	2	4	0	0
Visibility	1	2	0	0
Electrical system	1	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	2	0	0
Air bags	1	2	0	0

2 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

Visibility
“January 4, 2024 the front portion of our panoramic sunroof shattered spontaneously. We thought we were struck by something so took care of it through our insurance.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11768956
Steering
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was driving unstable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the suspension was inspected.”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11765060
Power train
“CVT Transmission failed at 82k miles. Diagnosed at Midas, specific Transmission shop and local Nissan dealership as needing full replacement.”
Filed 07/15/2026 · ODI 11750646

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2020 Nissan Murano recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Murano. The most recent, 21V402000 (reported May 27, 2021), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

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

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 47 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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