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Buying a used 2020 Nissan Altima? Check these 6 recalls first

6 NHTSA recalls · 179 owner complaints on file

The 2020 Nissan Altima has 6 recalls in this group, addressing tire defects, engine bearing failure, rear window detachment, steering tie rod detachment, and rearview camera failure. Tire and steering repair records merit close review alongside engine recall documentation. NHTSA received 179 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 45 for electrical systems, 36 for engine issues, 35 categorized as unknown or other, and 29 for forward collision avoidance. The record lists 16 crashes, 7 fires, and 15 injuries.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify bearing and both applicable tire recall remedies.
3. Confirm tie rod and rear window recall repairs.
4. Check the camera and ask about electrical and collision-warning faults.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2020 Nissan Altima

What owners have reported to NHTSA

179 complaints filed for this model year, including 16 mentioning a crash, 7 a fire and 15 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2019
• 2021
• 2025
• All Altima recalls