2020 Nissan Altima Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 31 Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints for the 2020 Nissan Altima, 20% of all 158 complaints for the year, with 4 crashes and 1 injury reported. A related recall (23V628000) covers rearview camera harness damage on 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra models. Median mileage at failure is 63,500.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 31
- 20% of 158
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 63,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Forward collision/emergency braking system engages unexpectedly, locking up the brakes with no obstacle present, sometimes called "phantom braking" on highways.
- Rearview backup camera displays a blank or frozen screen when shifting into reverse, similar to the issue covered by the rearview camera harness recall.
- Collision avoidance system fails to activate when needed, allowing the vehicle to strike another vehicle from behind.
- Forward collision warning and rear collision sensor lights cycle on and off intermittently along with traction control warnings.
- Intelligent driver assistance and front driving aid warnings appear alongside unrelated drivetrain symptoms, with dealers unable to pinpoint a root cause.
When 2020 Nissan Altima collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 8, 2020, latest Jul 14, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 23V628000Sep 8, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras153,376 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2020 Nissan Altima complaints involve collision avoidance or cameras?
- NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this category for the 2020 Altima, which is 20% of the 158 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Nissan Altima backup camera?
- Yes. Recall 23V628000, reported in September 2023, covers rearview camera harness damage on 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles that can cause a distorted or lost camera image.
- Did the 2020 Altima's collision avoidance problems cause crashes?
- NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 1 injury to complaints in this category for the 2020 Altima.
- At what mileage do these camera and collision avoidance problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 63,500 miles.