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2020 Nissan Altima recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Altima. The most recent was reported on June 27, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ALTIMA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Altima, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V437000June 27, 2025Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
23V628000September 8, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V169000March 11, 2021Tires
21V138000March 4, 2021Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
20V685000November 5, 2020Tires
20V570000September 22, 2020Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Systems involved: Tires (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Steering (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V437000Manufacturer no. R25A8/A9 R25B1/B2/D1

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
January 26, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
443,899 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Nissan Altima
Not reported – December 11, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
ALTIMA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V437000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V628000Manufacturer no. R23C3

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 8, 2023
Owner notification
October 19, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
153,376 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ALTIMA

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V628000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V169000Manufacturer no. PC798

Tires

Report received by NHTSA
March 11, 2021
Owner notification
May 11, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
36,141 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ALTIMA

Components: Tires; Tires › Sidewall

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V169000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V138000Manufacturer no. PC795

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
March 4, 2021
Owner notification
March 31, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,407 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ALTIMA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V138000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V685000Manufacturer no. PC765

Tires

Report received by NHTSA
November 5, 2020
Owner notification
December 10, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,214 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ALTIMA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V685000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V570000Manufacturer no. PC752

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Report received by NHTSA
September 22, 2020
Owner notification
November 4, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
150 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ALTIMA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V570000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 27, 2025.