Does the 2020 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Nissan Frontier, the most recent reported on September 7, 2022 (Power train: automatic transmission). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Frontier?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (12 complaints), followed by engine (5).

How many 2020 Nissan Frontier complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 23 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2020 Nissan Frontier recalls and problems

2 recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Frontier.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Nissan Frontier recalls

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 22V671000 · reported September 7, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 197,230 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 22V457000 · reported June 24, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 180,176 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train12
Engine5
Electrical system3
Service brakes3
Back over prevention2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Exterior lighting1
Seat belts1
Seats1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 10, 2026 · Steering
Crank bolt snapped causing me to loose power steering, a part failed that shouldn't have .I have the bolt looks like in was cracked when they put it together, it was only on by about three threads, my mechanic and the one from nissan said they'd never seen one come apart before,lucky I wasn't on the highway or in…

Jun 30, 2026 · Service brakes
Nissan Frontier won’t engage into park parking prowl issue I’ve looked it up on google but my vin doesn't say there is a recall for my truck. Can we get a full recall for the 2020’s ?

Jun 29, 2026 · Power train
The 9 speed automatic transmission suffered a catastrophic internal failure (codes PO893 and PO876), forcing the vehicle into limp mode. The vehicle loses propulsion unexpectedly in traffic, and the transmission risk complete mechanical lockup while driving. The vehicle is unsafe to operate on public roads, creating a…

Sep 28, 2025 · Engine
UNKNOWNI want to report my repossessed car and hold Santander Consumer USA responsible because they sold my car without my consent and not only that, report the fraud of the sale of the same car that I bought and that neither the DMV Nissan of Orange nor Santander Consumer USA informed me of the debt that I still had…

Jun 6, 2025 · Power train
Hello, I was an owner of a new 2020 Nissan Frontier pro4x. My vehicle had 33,000 miles, garaged in the winter and never used for towing. All minor maintenance were performed at a certified Nissan dealer. On […] I was driving my truck on […] in Youngstown when suddenly I heard a terrifying loud grinding noise coming…

Frontier model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2017	1	38	4	1
2018	2	25	0	0
2019	1	28	1	1
2020	2	23	3	0
2021	2	20	1	0
2022	6	112	11	3
2023	1	66	4	3

Across all years, the 2006 Frontier has the most complaints (617). All Nissan Frontier years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Nissan Frontier, the most recent reported on September 7, 2022 (Power train: automatic transmission). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Frontier?: Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (12 complaints), followed by engine (5).
How many 2020 Nissan Frontier complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 23 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 10, 2026.