2020 Nissan Altima safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
16
complaints reporting a crash
7
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 10 report injuries (15 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Nissan Altima vehicles were involved in 185 fatal crashes with 98 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskEngine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure · Jun 27, 2025
- Crash riskDamage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview… · Sep 8, 2023
- Crash riskOn the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for… · Mar 11, 2021
- Crash riskTie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in… · Mar 4, 2021
- Crash riskTires may have been over cured · Nov 5, 2020
- Crash riskRear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle · Sep 22, 2020