How many brake complaints does the 2020 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 18 brakes complaints for the 2020 Altima, which is 11% of the 158 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Nissan Altima?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brakes complaints on the 2020 Altima.

At what mileage do brake problems usually appear on the 2020 Altima?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brakes complaints on this model year is 10,562 miles.

What kind of brake problems do 2020 Altima owners report?

Owners describe automatic emergency braking activating with no obstacle present, brake pedals failing to stop the car, brakes locking up while backing up, and grinding noises with ABS lights during braking.

Have any crashes or injuries been linked to brake issues on the 2020 Altima?

NHTSA data for the 2020 Altima's brakes complaints shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported, out of 18 total complaints in this area.

2020 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 18 brakes complaints for the 2020 Nissan Altima, 11% of that year's 158 total complaints. Owners most often report unexpected automatic braking or brake failure, with median mileage at failure of 10,562. No related recalls are listed for this brakes issue.

Brakes complaints: 18; 11% of 158
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 10,563 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Automatic emergency braking activates on its own with no obstacle present, sometimes described as "phantom braking" on open highways.
Brake pedal reportedly fails to stop the car, going to the floor with no response, in one case leading to a low-speed collision.
Brakes lock up unexpectedly while backing out of a driveway with nothing in the way, occurring on repeated attempts.
A grinding noise from the brakes accompanies auto-braking activation along with an illuminated ABS warning light, with the vehicle failing to stop as needed.
A popping noise from the front brakes occurs during braking, paired with a forward-braking warning light staying on for several minutes.
An orange warning light comes on followed by the vehicle slowing or stopping on its own, reported as a recurring, unpredictable event.

When 2020 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2020, latest Jul 14, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2020 to Jul 2026; peak Feb 2020 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2020 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200555 (5%)
200647 (6%)
200774 (16%)
200899 (10%)
200972 (5%)
201036 (9%)
201119 (8%)
201227 (6%)
201387 (4%)
201439 (4%)
201533 (3%)
201615 (3%)
201721 (5%)
201854 (24%)
201932 (14%)
202018 (11%)
202121 (30%)
20225 (17%)
20234 (14%)
20245 (12%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2020 Nissan Altima have?: NHTSA lists 18 brakes complaints for the 2020 Altima, which is 11% of the 158 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Nissan Altima?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brakes complaints on the 2020 Altima.
At what mileage do brake problems usually appear on the 2020 Altima?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brakes complaints on this model year is 10,562 miles.
What kind of brake problems do 2020 Altima owners report?: Owners describe automatic emergency braking activating with no obstacle present, brake pedals failing to stop the car, brakes locking up while backing up, and grinding noises with ABS lights during braking.
Have any crashes or injuries been linked to brake issues on the 2020 Altima?: NHTSA data for the 2020 Altima's brakes complaints shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported, out of 18 total complaints in this area.