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2020 Nissan Altima recalls

6 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Altima.

6 Open recalls
171 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY #21V138000 Reported 04/03/2021

Defect

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.

Free 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.

Recall TIRES #21V169000 Reported 11/03/2021

Defect

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.

Free 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.

Recall VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR #20V570000 Reported 22/09/2020

Defect

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.

Free 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.

Recall TIRES #20V685000 Reported 05/11/2020

Defect

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.

Free 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 1-800-8677669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC765.

Recall BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA #23V628000 Reported 08/09/2023

Defect

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.

Free 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.

Recall ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL #25V437000 Reported 27/06/2025

Defect

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.

Free 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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 171 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Nissan Altima.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23
STEERING 20
POWER TRAIN 16
ENGINE 16
SERVICE BRAKES 8
AIR BAGS 7
VISIBILITY/WIPER 6

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Altima have?

6 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Nissan recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

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This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2020 Nissan Altima. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Nissan. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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