Nissan North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2020
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 12 safety recalls made by Nissan North America, Inc. in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 8, 2020
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Exposed Wire in Engine Harness Can Cause Stall
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.
NHTSA ID: 20V759000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 7,583
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can impair the performance of the engine, transmission, or fuel pump, increasing the risk of an engine stall and a crash. An electrical short or arcing increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.28
December 7, 2020
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Driveshaft Can Break
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
NHTSA ID: 20V755000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 2,708
Consequence Summary:
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Corrective Action:
Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.19
December 1, 2020
(Campaign #: PM964)
Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 20V747000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,930
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 27.25
November 5, 2020
(Campaign #: PC765)
Over Cured Tires Can Fail
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.
NHTSA ID: 20V685000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,214
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.49
September 22, 2020
(Campaign #: PC752)
Rear Window Glass May Separate
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.
NHTSA ID: 20V570000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 150
Consequence Summary:
Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84
September 11, 2020
(Campaign #: PC751)
Incorrect Headlight Markings/FMVSS 108
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Titan vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may have incorrect aiming marks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 20V556000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 82
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect marks may cause the headlights to be aimed incorrectly during servicing, resulting in insufficient illumination of the road while driving at night, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the headlight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC751.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.34
July 17, 2020
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA ID: 20V412000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 6,157
Consequence Summary:
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.34
May 28, 2020
(Campaign #: R20A7)
Unintentional Release of Primary Hood Latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
NHTSA ID: 20V315000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 1,831,818
Consequence Summary:
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.68
March 30, 2020
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
NHTSA ID: 20V188000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 216,678
Consequence Summary:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 53.45
March 13, 2020
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock As Intended
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
NHTSA ID: 20V145000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 275
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.55
February 26, 2020
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Insufficient Fuel Tank Wall Thickness/Fuel Leak
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.
NHTSA ID: 20V112000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
If a small hole is present, a fuel leak may occur if the operator fills the tank over half full, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.3
January 9, 2020
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 20V008000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 307,962
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.81
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