2020 Nissan Altima Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 16%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2020 Nissan Altima, 16% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During a snow storm a couple weeks ago in colorado my 2020 Nissan Altima's forward collision adas kicked in locking up my breaks causing me to slide into a curb and nearly rear end another vehicle also causing alignment issue's and problems with the traction system. Due to locking the brakes this accident was caused. It was on a city street while I was in motion however the forward collision kicked in way early and slammed the brakes which is extremely dangerous in cold and wet road conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11374757, filed 2020-11, 2,500 miles“The forward emergency braking system on my vehicle disables itself. I receive a message stating front laser obstructed . There is no obstruction on vehicle. I relly on the emergency braking system to give me a heads up on possible forwars collision. Problem started around 50000 miles. It went away for a few months then came back”
NHTSA complaint #11557914, filed 2023-12“I just recently had my brakes done & the ABS light came on, along with the brake light, then the rear & front automatic emergency braking sensor lights came on as well. My independent repair shop did a diagnostic & said it was a Faulty ABS pump went out. They also told me to take to the dealership to get it looked at too.”
NHTSA complaint #11524917, filed 2023-06“The vehicle has activated a false aeb on several ocassions since I purchased the vehicle. I immediately took it back to Nissan and they stated there were no recalls and the vehicle seemed to have no issues. I've had the vehicle for 5 years and it continues to occur, nearly causing a traffic collision. Twice this year, the vehicle made a complete stop on the hwy and took a minute before I could resume driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11687718, filed 2025-09“I've taken my car for repair service 4 times due to a malfunction warning and front driving aids off warning. They replaced speed sensor as well as cv axle as well as a hub and bearing and it still is not driving right and has almost caused me accidents with my children in the car to where I pulled over and cried I was scared to continue driving. They cannot figure out the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11538981, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11028686Jan 16, 2026FALSE ACTIVATION OF AEB OR FCW IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states they have experienced false activation and/or unexpected braking of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or…
- 11014472Feb 20, 2025AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking…
- 11014471Feb 20, 2025INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION…
- 11001208Apr 13, 2024AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10234002Mar 9, 2023AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10207869Jan 26, 2022AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10206321Nov 15, 2021DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR SERVICE INFORMATION If DTC C1A17-49 or C2580-49 is stored in LASER/RADAR in the âPASTâ column: ï· Erase the DTC. ï· DO NOT…
- 10188323Feb 3, 2021AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10184016Nov 5, 2020AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 | 10 | 32% |
| 2021 | 22 | 31% |
| 2020 | 30 | 16% |
| 2019 | 41 | 18% |
| 2018 | 15 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Altima
46 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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