2020 Nissan Redundant Altima problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (6) · Electrical System (2) · Wheels:hub (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2019-09-12 · NTB19-071 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 stored if you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) and the following screen displays: action 1. check the occupant classification system (ocs) control unit using the ods anal
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-08-13 · NTB14-012e · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
remote engine start not working this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
What owners report
2024-12-04 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 40,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima, the contact stated that while attempting to unlock the front driver's side door with the vehicle remote, the door would not unlock. the contact also noticed that both rear doors would not unlock from the remote either. the contact stated that the doors were able to unlock with the vehicle's key, but not the re…”
2024-11-13 · Steering · 66,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph around a curve, the steering wheel locked up. the vehicle shut off and turned back on. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined the key fob battery needed to be replaced. the local dealer was not c…”
2024-09-03 · Lane Departure · 49,439 mi“the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the lane departure sensor warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed lane departure sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. th…”
2024-07-03 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 91,228 mi“the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated that the front driver’s side and rear driver’s side door locks failed to operate as designed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the lock actuators had failed and needed to be replaced. the dealer also informed the contact that the front passenger’s side door had experien…”
2024-03-20 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 34,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at approximately 35 mph, the forward collision avoidance system chimed and the vehicle started braking. the contact stated that there was no vehicle in front of the vehicle. the contact stated that the forward collision avoidance system system engaged after several school buses…”
2023-11-29 · Steering · 185,165 mi“the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right there was an abnormal clicking and grinding sound coming from nearby the front-end passenger’s side tire. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle had been taken to a certified mechanic who stated that the auto…”
2023-11-07 · Back Over Prevention · 4,500 mi“the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse, he became aware that the back-up camera was not functioning. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear camera wiring harness. the vehicle was not repaired. after inv…”
2023-10-03 · Steering · 50,578 mi“the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized. the power steering warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to veer to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the steering wheel operated as needed; however, the failure recurred while making a turn. the con…”
2023-09-25 · Electrical System · 132,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated that her husband had driven the vehicle and had parked the vehicle in the driveway. the contact stated that 25 minutes later, the vehicle alarm sounded persistently. the contact stated that the husband opened the front door and saw that the driver's side of the cabin was in flames. the cont…”
2023-08-30 · Engine · 115,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while in park(p). the contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred while driving at an undisclosed speed. the contact was able to drive to her destination. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the deale…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.