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2020 Nissan Titan: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Titan, most recently filed September 2022. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Titan. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2020 Nissan Titan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V671000 Filed Sep 7, 2022

Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Consequence
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
90.9% repairedof 197,230 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2020 Nissan Titan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V457000 Filed Jun 24, 2022

Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Consequence
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
91.6% repairedof 180,176 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2020 Nissan Titan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V471000 Filed Jun 23, 2021

Front Turn Signal Bulbs Can Fail To Illuminate

Exterior lighting · turn signal · bulbs
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Consequence
Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
87.4% repairedof 30,799 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2020 Nissan Titan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V169000 Filed Mar 11, 2021

Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss

Tires
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Consequence
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
97.7% repairedof 36,141 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2020 Nissan Titan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V759000 Filed Dec 8, 2020

Exposed Wire in Engine Harness Can Cause Stall

Electrical system · wiring · front underhood
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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
96.3% repairedof 7,583 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (23)

23 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Titan, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 23.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2020 compares with other Titan years

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2014201520172018201920202021202220232024
This year (2020)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 3★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 22.8%★★★☆☆
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2020 Nissan Titan pu/cc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined

18
mpg combined
16
city
22
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,550
CO₂ tailpipe
490 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$3,628per year
$302per month
833gallons a year

Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2020 Nissan Titan configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
5.6 L 8-cyl · 9-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18$4,550490
5.6 L 8-cyl · 9-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 18$4,550514
5.6 L 8-cyl · 9-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17$4,850524

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2020 Nissan Titan FAQ

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Titan have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 22V671000 (power train), 22V457000 (power train), 21V471000 (lighting), 21V169000 (tire), 20V759000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2020 Nissan Titan problems?

Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (8), Power train (7), Engine (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2020 Nissan Titan get?

EPA rates the 5.6 L 8-cyl · 9-speed automatic version at 16 city, 22 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2020 Nissan Titan get?

NHTSA rated the 2020 Nissan Titan pu/cc 4wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (22.8% rollover risk).

How does the 2020 Titan compare with other years?

Among the 2014–2021 Nissan Titan model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (10) and the 2017 the most (187). The 2020 drew 23. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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