Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Nissan Altima has 18 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
18
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| 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 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... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Unknown. The engine started have overheating issues but never was ran in the overheated zone. We too... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | ENGINE | My check engine light comes on & the it will go off then back on again… |
| Nov 14, 2024 | ENGINE | On the way to work a warning error message came across the dash board saying “ Engine Malfunction Po... |
| Oct 20, 2024 | ENGINE | My car is said malfunction Loss of engine power |
| Aug 13, 2024 | ENGINE | Since August of 2024 I noticed that my vehicle had strange noises coming from the engine and I was h... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | ENGINE | RECEIVED ENGINE MALFUNCTION REDUCED POWER SERVICE NOW MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING (RECEIVED MESSAGE 6 TIME... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | ENGINE | It’s been 2 times that I get the WARNING ️ Sign of Engine Malfunction Power Reduced Service now and ... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle goes into limp mode (shows all engine warring signs flashing ) and my speed goes down to 5-1... |
| May 15, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while in park(P).... |
| Jun 17, 2020 | ENGINE | THE ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMES ON. HAVE HAD THE SOLENOID VALVE TIMING CONTROL REPLACES TWICE AND... |