2020 Nissan Frontier recalls

2 safety recalls, 46 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
46Complaints
6Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Nissan Frontier recall list

Power Train recall

22V-671
September 7, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Power Train recall

22V-457
June 24, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

2020 Nissan Frontier owner complaints

46 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train24
Engine10
Service Brakes6
Electrical System6
Back Over Prevention4
Unknown or Other4
Steering2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Exterior Lighting2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Recent complaints

July 10, 2026SteeringPower TrainEngine

Crank bolt snapped causing me to loose power steering, a part failed that shouldn't have .I have the bolt looks like in was cracked when they put it together, it was only on by about three threads, my mechanic and the one from nissan said they'd never seen one come apart before,lucky I wasn't on the highway or in traffic

June 30, 2026Service Brakes

Nissan Frontier won’t engage into park parking prowl issue I’ve looked it up on google but my vin doesn't say there is a recall for my truck. Can we get a full recall for the 2020’s ?

June 29, 2026Power Train

The 9 speed automatic transmission suffered a catastrophic internal failure (codes PO893 and PO876), forcing the vehicle into limp mode. The vehicle loses propulsion unexpectedly in traffic, and the transmission risk complete mechanical lockup while driving. The vehicle is unsafe to operate on public roads, creating a severe crash hazard.06

September 28, 2025EngineBack Over Prevention

UNKNOWNI want to report my repossessed car and hold Santander Consumer USA responsible because they sold my car without my consent and not only that, report the fraud of the sale of the same car that I bought and that neither the DMV Nissan of Orange nor Santander Consumer USA informed me of the debt that I still had on that car and Santander was charging me with a contract where they add the cost of the car with interest after I had paid a down payment and financed the car at a cost of 30,659.14 and then they charged me another 17,390.78 in interest which the dealership hid from me and they also knew about the debt that was still owed on the car by Santander Consumer USA and they did not in

June 6, 2025Power Train

Hello, I was an owner of a new 2020 Nissan Frontier pro4x. My vehicle had 33,000 miles, garaged in the winter and never used for towing. All minor maintenance were performed at a certified Nissan dealer. On [XXX] I was driving my truck on [XXX] in Youngstown when suddenly I heard a terrifying loud grinding noise coming under the truck causing also the truck to shake violently. I'm blessed that I didn't not lose control of the vehicle and most importantly it did not happen on the freeway. This happen as I was ready to merge into [XXX]. I arranged the truck to be towed to Sims Nissan dealer in Youngstown. I was told that my driveshaft came apart somehow causing other major damages to other cri

2020 Nissan Frontier crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2020 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2020 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Nissan Frontier: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 19.8%.

2020 Nissan Frontier recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Nissan Frontier. The most recent, filed September 7, 2022, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2020 Nissan Frontier problems?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (24 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2020 Nissan Frontier safe?

The 2020 Nissan Frontier earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

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

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

This page combines NHTSA records for: Frontier King Cab, Frontier Crew Cab.