2020 Nissan Altima recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2020 Nissan Altima recalls, newest first
Jun 27, 2025Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Rogue, 2019 to 2020 Altima, 2019 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V437000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Sep 8, 2023Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 to 2021 Altima and 2020 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V628000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Mar 11, 2021TiresNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Altima and 2018 to 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V169000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Mar 4, 2021Steering, LinkagesNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V138000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Nov 5, 2020TiresNissan 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 S419149. 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.
Fix: 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 1800 8677669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC765.
NHTSA campaign 20V685000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Sep 22, 2020Visibility, Glass, Side/rearNissan 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V570000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 Nissan Altima. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2020 Nissan Altima has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.