Model year 2020 · Midsize Station Wagons

2020 Nissan Murano: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Murano at 23 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 45 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

23

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Nissan Murano recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Nissan Murano, newest first.

Suspension: Rear: Axle: Spindle and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V402000 Reported May 27, 2021
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Components
Suspension: Rear: Axle: Spindle; Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm
Units affected
14,276 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Linkages

NHTSA 21V170000 Reported Mar 11, 2021
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PC797)
Units affected
15,223 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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 is PC797.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Nissan Murano fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Nissan Murano EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Murano AWD3.5L 6-cylCVT (7 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular20/28/23 mpg$2,900388
Murano FWD3.5L 6-cylCVT (7 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular20/28/23 mpg$2,900386

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Nissan Murano crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Nissan Murano NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Nissan Murano SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars15.1%Standard
2020 Nissan Murano SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars15.9%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Nissan Murano owner complaints

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Murano, most recently on Oct 20, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Nissan Murano complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking10
Unknown or other10
Suspension8
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings5
Steering5
Service brakes4
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control3
Power train3
Visibility/wiper3
Seat belts2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Murano model years

Nissan Murano by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Murano23 mpg——5/5
2026 Murano23 mpg045/5
2025 Murano23 mpg2255/5
2024 Murano22–23 mpg155/5
2023 Murano22–23 mpg085/5
2022 Murano22–23 mpg065/5
2021 Murano22–23 mpg0175/5
2019 Murano23 mpg1445/5
2018 Murano24 mpg21135/5
2017 Murano24 mpg3107—
2016 Murano24–29 mpg61095/5
2015 Murano24 mpg62044/5

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Other 2020 Nissan models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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