Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Nissan Altima has 6 recalls, 181 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
181
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | ENGINE | SUBJECT: Improper Recall Remedy Denial – NHTSA Recall #25V437000 (Nissan R25A8/R25A9) Vehicle: 2020 ... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Multiple door lock actuators have failed, potentially trapping occupants in the vehicle. |
| Aug 27, 2026 | TIRES | I leased and then bought a new 2020 Altima in 11/19 with 4 Continental tires. On 8/27/26 I saw a hol... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I currently own a 2020 Nissan Altima with 49,186 miles and I am reporting a recurring power door loc... |
| Jul 12, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the auto-braking system unexpectedly ... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact became aware that there was ... |
| Jun 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| May 11, 2026 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The car stalls and began to jerk then shuts down the crash symbols comes on and goes off. |
| May 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was leaving for work, backing out of the driveway, and the brakes just locked up out of no where. ... |
| May 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | This issue involves a documented and recurring safety-related defect that was reported multiple time... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud - The contact purchased a 2020 Nissan Altima. It was discovered that there was a mil... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | All four of my door lock actuators have went out without warning. This has caused stress and frustra... |
| 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 18, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The warming lights for different items come on at random. Examples :Low washer fluid, gas cap open, ... |
| 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... |