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2020 Nissan Altima · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL: recall 25V437000

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.

Covered model years
2019–2020
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
nissan-altima-nhtsa-25v437000

What the source says

The documented condition

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.

Consequence identified by NHTSA

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.

Campaign 25V437000; report received 2025-06-27. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Compare the pattern

Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

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.

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: ALTIMA. Model years: 2019, 2020.
    • NHTSA campaign 25V437000
    • The complete campaign lists 443,899 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    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.

    Mileage context

    Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

    Original evidence

    Open the documents behind this record.

    NHTSA safety recall · 25V437000 · 2025-06-27

    NHTSA campaign 25V437000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

    Match the action to the evidence.

    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall remedy

    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.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

    How we check a problem · All records for the 2020 Nissan Altima

    Before authorizing work

    Read the method beside the problem.

    Safety and triage8 min read

    When a car is unsafe

    Stop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.

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    Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read

    Why symptoms overlap

    “It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.

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