2020 Nissan Altima Recall: Engine And Engine Cooling (NHTSA 25V437000)

NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2020 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured by Nissan North America, Inc.. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.

Table of contents

What does the official notice say?
Risk if left unaddressed
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Frequently asked questions

What does the official notice say?

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Risk if left unaddressed

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

Manufacturer's fix (remedy)

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 25V437000).

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA recall 25V437000?

What happens if this recall isn't fixed?

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?

Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 25V437000.

Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 25V437000, reported on 27/06/2025. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.

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