The 2020 Nissan Murano has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 29,499 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION21V4020002021-05-2714,276 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Consequence
The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
STEERING21V1700002021-03-1115,223 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.
Consequence
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall…
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
3
POWER TRAIN
3
1crashes1injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
SEAT BELTS
2
Total complaints62
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The sunroof leaks into the car causing a moisture issue. As someone with asthma and allergies this is a potential mold risk.”
“The contact owns a 2020 nissan murano. The contact stated while the vehicle was at now auto care for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side control arms were unusually worn and failing. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The…”
“It has occurred on a few occasions where the emergency braking system has enabled with no obstructions nearby most commonly while backing up into a parking spot but the recent situation of it automatically breaking on the highway while doing 60 with no other vehicles nearby, my wife attempted the…”
“On march 4th I was driving my car that I had my daughter and two grand children with me which is a 2020 nissan murano. I was driving and as I was driving I heard a loud pop that sounded like a gun shot so I immediately look through the mirror to see if I could see my grandchildren as im looking…”
“My 2020 nissan murano sv driver side headlight failed. This headlight is suppose to be a “sealed for lifeâ€� unit. This failure created an immediate driving hazard. There was heavy moisture intrusion on with the driver side, the headlight stopped working, creating a visibility hazard. The…”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Nissan Murano as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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