Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Nissan Altima has 6 recalls, 165 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
165
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V138000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly...
21V169000
TIRES
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affect...
20V570000
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured...
20V685000
TIRES
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima S grade vehicles equipped with Continental ProContact TX tires, size 215/60 R16 H...
23V628000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause disto...
25V437000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles e...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am having issues with the back-up camera display on the radio screen freezing up occasionally whil... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | My vehicle was in a car accident and during the impact my seat belt came undone |
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The “check engine” light came on - after shutting off the engine a couple times - it still came on. ... |
| Jan 24, 2026 | ENGINE | Message popped up while driving saying “engine malfunction power reduced service now”. Pairs with th... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ENGINE | I received a Recall # R25B1 for my Nissan Altima 2020. I visited my local Nissan Dealer in Chelmsfor... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Need a new engine / gasket confirmed by pep boys. Been at the dealership a lot more than usual latel... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is my second Altima I bought. A 2016 and a 2020. Both vehicles had issues where the car door wo... |
| Dec 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Locks no longer work with key fob or button within car and sometimes even takes multiple attempts to... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am writing to request immediate assistance regarding the recall inspection for my 2020 Nissan Alti... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | AIR BAGS | On October 31, 2025, I noticed the Check engine light was on, after inspecting the car at the closes... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | 2020 Nissan Altima involved in a 3 car collision. Altima was rear ended by a vehicle travelling app... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,BACK OVER PREVENTION | See attached document for complaint. |
| Sep 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | THE VEHICLE HAS ACTIVATED A FALSE AEB ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I IMMEDIA... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 out of 4 of my doors have to be locked and unlocked by hand instead of using my Nissan key button ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I’ve received notice that my car is subject to engine failure. I’m afraid to drive it and I need th... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My back up camera was pink this morning went to work then noticed next time I backed up it was a sta... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | ENGINE | I am the owner of a 2020 Nissan Altima (VIN: [XXX] ), and I am reaching out to formally report a ser... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle ... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |