The service and repair manual for the 2020 Nissan Altima — 2.5L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Platinum Sedan 4-Door · SV Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Exclusive Sedan 4-Door · SR Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 276 complaints · 144 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 925
- General Information 1,504
- Accessories & Equipment 15,276
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 613
- Body & Frame 1,481
- Maintenance 169
- Brakes 1,320
- Restraints 3,727
- Drivelines & Axles 260
- Steering 518
- Electrical 3,919
- Suspension 490
- Engine Mechanical 399
- Transmission 709
- Engine Performance 3,113
- Front Axle Nut 135
- Front Hub Bearing Bolts 65
- Rear Hub Bearing Bolts 65
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 Altima
- Visibility — glass, side/rear · 20V570000Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Tires · 21V169000Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge sepa.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 23V628000A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increas.
- Tires · 20V685000Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air or the tread separating.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 21V138000A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 276 complaints and Nissan has issued 144 technical service bulletins for the 2020 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the Platinum Sedan 4-Door, SV Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, Exclusive Sedan 4-Door, SR Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Advance Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2020 Altima problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2020 Altima, covering visibility, tires, back over prevention. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2020 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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