2020 Nissan Altima recalls

6 safety recalls, 182 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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6Recalls
182Complaints
23Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Nissan Altima recall list

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

25V-437
June 27, 2025 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.

Back Over Prevention recall

23V-628
September 8, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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."
Safety 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.

Tires recall

21V-169
March 11, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.

Steering recall

21V-138
March 4, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.

Tires recall

20V-685
November 5, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.

Visibility recall

20V-570
September 22, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.

2020 Nissan Altima owner complaints

182 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 7 fires, 15 injuries and 1 death.

Problems by component

Electrical System46
Engine37
Unknown or Other36
Forward Collision Avoidance30
Steering20
Service Brakes17
Power Train17
Visibility/Wiper10
Air Bags9
Back Over Prevention7

Recent complaints

October 25, 2026Unknown or OtherBack Over PreventionForward Collision Avoidance

Continuously throws a malfunction warning. Saftey sensors pick and choose when they want to work or when they want to “malfunction”

October 19, 2026Engine

SUBJECT: Improper Recall Remedy Denial – NHTSA Recall #25V437000 (Nissan R25A8/R25A9) Vehicle: 2020 Nissan Altima 2.0L VC-Turbo Mileage at Failure: 147,540 Incident Description: The vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic engine failure resulting in a permanent no-start condition. The vehicle had been parked normally and completely failed to start the following morning. An independent certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and confirmed substantial metal shavings and bearing debris in the oil pan. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Nissan dealership service department for remedy under open NHTSA Campaign #25V437000. The dealership dropped the oil pan, re-confirmed the presence of met

October 17, 2026Electrical System

Multiple door lock actuators have failed, potentially trapping occupants in the vehicle.

August 27, 2026Tires

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. All 4 tires had 7/32 wear on 11/30/25 and were rotated front to back. Threads are good.

August 13, 2026Engine 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. Additionally, the vehicle experienced excessive coolant consumption and the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure recurred and worsened. The vehicle was returned to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a cooling system and head gasket failure. The dealer was contacted and provided with the diagnostic trouble codes, and the dealer recommended an engine replacement. The vehicle was not repaired and remained parked at the residence for two months

2020 Nissan Altima crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Nissan Altima: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 9.2%.

2020 Nissan Altima recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 Nissan Altima. The most recent, filed June 27, 2025, concerns the engine and engine cooling.

What are the most common 2020 Nissan Altima problems?

Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (46 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2020 Nissan Altima safe?

The 2020 Nissan Altima earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Nissan Altima?

Contact any authorized Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.