2020 Nissan Altima: recalls and problems
6 recalls and 179 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
I leased and then bought a new 2020 altima in 11/19 with 4 continental tires. on 8/27/26 i saw a hole and fissures in the sidewall of the right-rear tire (continental pro contact tx 215 / 55 r 17. all 4 tires had 7/32 wear on 11/30/25 and were rotated front to back. threads are good.
The contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "engine malfunction" was displayed. additionally, the vehicle experienced excessive coolant consumption and the engine overheated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure recurred and worsened. the vehicle was returned to an independent mec
I currently own a 2020 nissan altima with 49,186 miles and i am reporting a recurring power door lock failure. this vehicle was inspected at the nissan of cumming location this morning to confirm the issue. three of the passenger-side door lock actuators have failed within a short period of time. the two rear door locks stopped working at the same time, and approximately two weeks later the front passenger door lock
When i am driving my car randomly states check engine and makes a beeping noise and then the engine starts to make some type of combustion noise and then slows down and then turns off.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | ||||
| 2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Altima. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.